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Life · Asked June 26, 2026
Is college still worth the money?
Verdict
Unanimous
3 of 3 models chose Yes
100%agree
Where the models landed
Yes
3 of 3
ChatGPT
For most students, the lifetime earnings premium still outweighs the cost if debt is kept reasonable.
Claude
Despite rising tuition, degree-holders still earn far more over a lifetime and face lower unemployment than those without one.
Gemini
A college degree remains the most reliable path to higher lifetime earnings and career mobility.