WASHINGTON — For a generation of young Americans, choosing where to go to college — or whether to go at all — has become a complex calculation of costs and benefits that often revolves around a single question: Is the degree worth its price?

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For many young Americans, deciding on college has become a complex choice, and increasingly, a main question is whether a degree is worth its cost.

Confidence in higher education has dropped due to high tuition, student loans and a tough job market

Colleges are now trying to prove their value

New rankings and reports focus on the financial benefits of degrees

Public confidence in higher education has plummeted in recent years amid high tuition prices, skyrocketing student loans and a dismal job market — plus ideological conc

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