In an era when the promise of higher education is being redefined, new research from Harvard economists suggests that not all college degrees deliver lasting financial returns.

Once considered a guaranteed path to success, traditional majors, ranging from business to engineering, are now showing signs of "degree fatigue," as rapidly changing job markets and automation reshape the value of academic credentials.

WHEN PRESTIGE ISN'T ENOUGH

Harvard labour economist David J Deming and researcher Kadeem Noray revealed in their 2020 study that the returns on traditional applied degrees, such as computer science, engineering, and business, tend to diminish quickly over time.

Their findings reveal that degrees once considered gold standards are now losing their shine, as rapid industry changes

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