Is college worth it? Americans say they value higher education, but it's too expensive for many. Americans on both ends of the political spectrum agree: Earning a bachelor’s degree may help people find good jobs and could improve society, but attending college can be too expensive and time-consuming for working adults. Many say the American economy is rigged in favor of the rich and influential, according to a new poll from USA TODAY and Public Agenda. Respondents interviewed by USA TODAY say a college education can feel exclusionary and pricey. Others question how effectively a university education helped them find jobs, even if they were happy with their degrees. For more on the cost of college and poll results, click the link in our bio.