By Sarah Evans 
Getting a degree takes lots of time, money, and effort. However, recently college degrees have become less useful. 73% of Americans get a job unrelated to their degree, and more than half of Gen-Zs in the U.S think that a college degree isn’t necessary for success. College degrees have become increasingly unpopular. The cost of a degree has tripled in price in the last 20 years, and people can expect to pay $400,000 for a bachelor’s degree. The average graduate spends 20 years trying to pay off their loans. The effect the exorbitant prices have been showing up in students lifestyles. Housing insecurity is rampant in college students, 56% of students don’t have secure housing and 17% have been homeless in the last year. Half of the college students can’t afford a healthy diet, and 20% of students lose weight due to malnutrition.
A Free Online Education Is The Next Best Thing
Getting a free online college education is a good option for students who want a college-level education without the college-level cost. Ironically, many college websites offer free online college education courses that anyone can sign up for. Alternatively, several available third-party websites offer free or relatively extremely inexpensive online courses. Just because one way is tradition, doesn’t mean that it is the best way to get an education.
It’s entirely possible to catch up on your education in what used to be a non-traditional route, but is becoming more common every day with the advent of more embracing modern technology. Learn more in the infographic below:
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