Six in ten parents in the USA want their kids in college: Is the degree debate overblown?

Despite mounting skepticism over cost, politics, and job outcomes, most U.S. parents still want their children in college. A recent survey finds six in ten prefer a two- or four-year degree, with the four-year option leading. Partisan divides are sharp, but aspirations remain clear: For families, higher education continues to symbolize security, opportunity, and mobility.