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Farmer-Rick

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3. Just because colleges aren't getting as many students
Sun Dec 8, 2024, 09:31 AM
Dec 8

Doesn't mean they will collapse. Colleges and Universities did just fine when only the filthy-rich went. They just expand their customer
base to include the recent new rich and rich foreign students. Then make all donations tax deductible.

The filthy-rich send their kids to these hugely over priced institutions, while offering scholarships to the smartest and brightest to make it look like it's a good educational experience. Look how high our average SAT scores are. Well duh, it's because of your scholarship students not because you offer a good education.

There will be fewer, but if you're just going to be a sales clerk or waiter, you don't really need a degree. Trade schools are still doing well.

Trade schools are experiencing a significant rise in enrollment across various trade programs, particularly in fields like mechanics, construction, and culinary arts, as more people are opting for vocational training due to high job demand. I think this is where America's greatly reduced middle class will come from.

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