College still pays off — if you avoid 3 decisions

New data from the New York Fed found that a college degree still pays off under certain circumstances.

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• The New York Federal Reserve released a new report showing that a college degree still pays off in the long run.
• Researchers show how taking extra time or picking certain majors can decrease the return on investment.
• Gen Zers have been questioning the value of a college degree and the student debt that comes with it.

Going to college still pays off — mostly.