In defense of the high cost of a college education

Keith Weber; Andrea Weber

doi:10.1080/03634523.2026.2686301

July 23, 2026Communication Education

In defense of the high cost of a college education

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The aim is to evaluate the societal value and implications of the high costs of higher education.
Analyzed recent surveys and studies on public opinions regarding college costs.
Examined economic data related to higher education funding and outcomes.
Discussed societal trends in education and their implications for future access.
Higher education remains a critical investment for economic mobility and long-term benefits.
Public support for college funding is influenced by perceived value and accessibility outcomes.
Debates on college costs highlight differing views on education's role in societal progress.

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This analysis explores the value of higher education, its economic impact, and accessibility in society.

Abstract

Education in American society has never been under the scrutiny that it finds itself in today. This appears to be especially true of higher education at the collegiate level, as a recent Gallup pol...

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Weber et al. (2026) studied this question.

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