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45989
Only snag with that argument is that outside the US, a US degree is simply viewed as the medal for just turning up for class/lectures.
45989,
That's a bit of a broad statement; the US actually has a rather good post-secondary education system. Getting a degree is a step toward qualifying for better employment and the qualifications demanded aren't defined by the serfs and peasants.
Some degrees are of more value than others in that context. Folks "...outside the US..." can think what they want, I suppose.
This subject has been (and will continue to be) roundly debated with cases to be made on both sides.
But reality here dictates: want to fly for a US legacy carrier that requires a degree ? Better have one cuz the competition will.