Academic degree

Academic degree

Topic

An academic degree is a qualification awarded to a student upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education. These credentials, commonly referred to as college or university degrees, are typically structured into undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

What experts have said about Academic degree

2 statements · 1 positive · 1 negative

  1. Jimmy CarrNegativeAug 10, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    A university degree has become a luxury item whose value declines when widely held.

    “a university degree is a luxury item”

    Listen at 14:54

    Open the episode · You’re Not Depressed, You’re Living The Wrong Life - Jimmy Carr - #1135
  2. Caleb HammerPositiveJul 13, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Students should not borrow more for a degree than its expected first-year salary.

    “don't get a degree of which you borrow more for than you'll get in your expected first year's salary”

    Listen at 1:11:08

    Open the episode · Why Everyone Is Drowning In Debt (and how to get out) - Caleb Hammer - #1123

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