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Absolutely worth it if you do a proper degree. Very little I learned in undergrad classes were relevant to my profession, but it laid the groundwork for me to go to grad school and beyond. In a lot of other careers the courses are more relevant.

Over the past couple decades traditionally "middle class jobs" that one could have without a college degree have evaporated, either by outsourcing and/or automation. As a result to earn a decent living one has to go into STEM/Finance type professions attainable only through college AND pursuing advanced degrees beyond that.