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One indicator is the recent grad unemployment rate. By that I mean how many find jobs that require a degree.

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They've also built the degree into jobs that didn't require degrees 20-25 yrs ago. Target requires four-yr degrees for management. My sister worked for over ten years for a grocery store chain and was the Gen. Mgr of several stores (no degree, just high school diploma). She also ran a business with her husband for nearly 20 yrs. She cannot get a job at Target commensurate with her experience and skills.

I was looking at a job posting at a local university that matched almost exactly what I did when I was in the workforce 20 yrs ago (again, no degree). It required a four-yr degree as well.