Academic inflation has led to over 5,000 janitors in the US having a doctorate or professional degree, and over 100,000 having college degrees. 17 million US college graduates have jobs below their academic ability, and a PhD was once rare. Master’s degrees are now available in unconventional subjects.
More than 5,000 janitors in the United States have a doctorate or other professional degree, and more than 100,000 janitors have college degrees or higher qualifications. In the wake of a sharp wave of academic inflation, graduates working in jobs unsuitable for their skill level have rapidly increased. One in four amusement park workers have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and nearly 20,000 park attendants have at least a bachelor’s degree.
More academic inflation facts:
More than 17 million college graduates in the United States are in jobs below their level of academic ability.
Prior to the mid-20th century, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) was virtually unknown. Even the best researchers and scientists of the time only had university degrees. It is now extremely rare to get any kind of entry-level academic position without extensive postdoctoral training.
There are masters degrees available in subjects such as digital gaming, hairdressing, floral arranging, and tae kwon do.
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