Comment on The Commoditization of Credentialism: Why MBAs and JDs Can’t Get Jobs by Anita

It seems to me that we have lost track of the purpose for “higher education.” Notice that the description does not imply “higher job education” or “higher earnings education.” It is a means of learning at a more advanced level. If a certain degree lends itself to guaranteed employment or higher earnings, then all the better. Educators have definitely promoted the idea that more education leads to job opportunities.

Having earned (and I do mean “earned”) two degrees, I can personally attest to...