CEO Student Loan Backlash: ‘Graduation’ Now Means $1,000 Monthly Payment for Degrees That Don’t Pay
As millions of graduates enter the workforce this spring, a viral LinkedIn thread exposes the harsh reality: 62% say their degree did not prepare them for high-paying jobs, yet monthly student loan payments average $1,000. CEOs face mounting internal pressure to redesign hiring requirements or lose top talent to competitors offering skills-first pathways. The message is clear—‘graduation’ no longer guarantees ROI, and business leaders must pivot to apprenticeship models or risk a workforce exodus.