The GuardianJun 2, 2026, 5:00 AM
Shrinking graduate premium sours views on value of a university education, UK poll shows
Public skepticism about university's value has doubled over two decades, with just 36% now believing graduates earn substantially more than non-graduates, a British Social Attitudes survey found. The shift reflects higher tuition costs, frozen loan repayment thresholds, and a
34%14%University degree skepticism rose from 14% (2005) to 34% (2025)36%50%Belief in graduate financial advantage fell from 50% to 36%6%36%2 million£1000£9535£50000
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