It depends on the profession. In some professions, college is useful, in others, not so much. What colleges should NOT be used for is a proxy to measure the in

It depends on the profession. In some professions, college is useful, in others, not so much. What colleges should NOT be used for is a proxy to measure the intelligence or diligence of people (unless you're in one of those very few jobs where a college environment mimics your work environment). It is dreadfully inefficient, significantly inaccurate, and in net, almost certainly reducing overall economic output.