The problem with college today is much worse than what they are churning out; the fact is that lucrative jobs are either being sent elsewhere or being staffed by imported foreigners here.
Risking four years’ time and tuition with few job prospects at the end of the journey is a lot to expect of young people.
Which is why we need to refocus primary education. Move youth away from the bastions of Marxist education - more trade & technical colleges.