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  Image Source:  Unsplash / Pexels / Pixabay (free to use, no copyright issues) For decades, choosing a degree was considered one of the most important decisions in a young person’s life. Families across India, Africa, Southeast Asia and beyond viewed education as a pathway to stability and upward mobility. The logic was simple: select a prestigious or technical discipline, work hard and long-term security would follow. Today, that certainty has weakened. The global economy is changing faster than education systems can adapt. Technology is reshaping industries. Automation is reducing demand for routine work. Global competition is increasing. As a result, the return on investment of degrees is becoming uneven and unpredictable. The question many students and parents now ask is no longer whether education matters. It is which education still delivers value. The Changing Meaning of Return on Investment In the past, return on investment was measured primarily through salary. Howev...

  Image Source:  Unsplash / Pexels / Pixabay (free to use, no copyright issues) For generations, the answer was simple. College was the gateway to opportunity. It offered knowledge, credibility and social mobility. Families invested savings and hope into degrees, believing that education would protect the next generation from economic uncertainty. Today, that certainty is fading. Across India, Southeast Asia, Africa and developed economies, students and parents are asking difficult questions. Tuition costs are rising. The return on investment appears uncertain. Technology is transforming industries faster than curricula can adapt. Employers increasingly prioritise skills and experience over credentials. The debate is no longer ideological. It is practical. Is college still worth it? The answer is no longer universal. The Original Promise of Higher Education Universities historically served three essential functions. They transmitted knowledge, signalled capability and created ...