There is no degree collapse, argues exec: lifelong learning beats a 4-year degree
deepakns · x · 2026-09-19
Responding to the 'degree collapse' discourse, deepakns argues that comparing starting salaries against terminal salary or max earning potential to dismiss college is foolish — there is no degree collapse.
That said, he warns that assuming a 4-year degree, 2-year masters, or 5-year PhD is enough learning is a big mistake: in the AI era, learning, skilling, and adapting is lifelong.
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