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Jobs requiring college degrees disqualify most U.S. workers

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Jobs requiring college degrees disqualify most U.S. workers — especially workers of color

It has long been a given that a four-year college degree is a prerequisite for moving up the economic ladder in the U.S. But for others, that requirement is having unintended consequences, including negatively affecting their mental health. Paul Solman has the story for our series on "Rethinking College."

10/26/2021

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