A major survey of public opinion in the United Kingdom shows confidence in the value of university degrees has plummeted over two decades, amid a weak graduate jobs market and rising student debt.
The British Social Attitudes, or BSA, survey suggests one in three people in England now say a university education is not worth the time or money.
Since 2005, the number of people who agree with the statement that a degree is not worthwhile has risen from 14 percent to 34 percent in 2025, according to the results, which were published on Tuesday.
Over the same period, the proportion who believe going to university ultimately brings better financial rewards has fallen from 50 percent to 36 percent.
The annual BSA survey was conducted by the National Centre for Social Research between August 2025 and October 2025, with 4,656 people polled.
