> "On the other hand, if you can point to specific data about the program you're interested in, and the marketable skills or credentials it develops that can le

> "On the other hand, if you can point to specific data about the program you're interested in, and the marketable skills or credentials it develops that can lead to a higher-paying job, it might be worth the investment. For instance, at many public schools, teachers with master's degrees in education earn more than those without them." The author is downplaying the fact that many people get a graduate degree not because they want to make more money but because they're genuinely interested in the subject matter and want to learn in that environment. The criticism of people taking out sizeable loans for something like that is reasonable, but for the people paying significantly reduced tuition or going to public universities it's a harder argument. Some people genuinely want to learn through the structure provided by universities