# The Least Valuable College Degrees in America

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Podcast: [The Dr. Phil Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-phil-podcast-977971)
Published: 2026-07-24T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

800,000 college students are paying full tuition — to earn LESS than a high school grad. Not a typo. The government just cut off federal loans for degree programs that don't pay off. Dr. Phil names the schools cashing the check anyway — USC, Juilliard, NYU, Reed — and breaks down why $260,000 can buy you a $40K salary. Before your kid signs that loan, listen to this.  Thank you to our sponsors: Don’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money. Struggling w Poor Sleep? RELAXIUM® Sleep is backed by a 90-day guarantee, so you’ve got nothing to lose. Enjoy restful and refreshing sleep with drug-free, non-habit forming RELAXIUM® Sleep. Get your risk-free bottle now. Go to https://TryRelaxium.com or call 800-952-7770. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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