[tommorris]

> Their education (at least in theory) prepares them to be contributors to society after they graduate.

That assumption seems to be in doubt.

https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/7/9/5885433/n...

http://www.stanforddaily.com/2011/03/09/1046687/

https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/vvan54/how-much-is-a-d...

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/13/sports/13cnd-auburn.html?m...

http://www.npr.org/2012/11/17/165345780/online-courses-keep-...