Growing Number Of High Schoolers Are Opting Out Of Higher Education

There are 4 million fewer students in college now than there were 10 years ago, a trend possibly caused by a growing skepticism of a degree’s value. The Hechinger Report’s Jon Marcus explains the reasonings behind the shift and its long-term consequences.  » Subscribe to NBC News: » Watch more NBC video: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: Breaking News Alerts: Visit : Find NBC News on Facebook: Follow NBC News on Twitter: Follow NBC News on Instagram: Growing Number Of High Schoolers Are Opting Out Of Higher Education