Breaking the degree myth: How two-year colleges are becoming America’s smarter path to success

As tuition costs at top American universities surge past $90,000 annually, a growing number of students are rejecting the traditional four-year route in favor of affordable two-year associate degrees. Offering specialized training, faster employment, and financial stability, these programs—from software engineering to radiation therapy—are redefining higher education as a path to empowerment, not lifelong debt.