Does anyone else feel like college is mostly about class gate-keeping? I am not saying education isn't important. In these digital times is paying $100k+ reall

Does anyone else feel like college is mostly about class gate-keeping? I am not saying education isn't important. In these digital times is paying $100k+ really necessary to get the skills you need for a good career? or is it more about separating the haves from the have nots using a very expensive piece of paper?