Despite the terrible examples used in the article for degrees, salaries have not risen with the other costs in society. So yes, we definitely can blame these 17 year olds who started out with dreams foregoing the long term effects of their decisions, but stagnation of salaries needs its share of blame too.
Even STEM brehs can be capped out at 50K without a masters or PhD. Good luck to pension and social security in the future.

Even STEM brehs can be capped out at 50K without a masters or PhD. Good luck to pension and social security in the future.
