His performance caught the eye of college football, with plenty of fans and personalities sharing lofty praise for the 19-year-old superstar.

American culture -- and job markets -- place an outsized importance on a four-year college education at a time when many students either do not have one, or leave college unprepared for the workforce.

As families across America grapple with rising college costs, many parents and students find themselves asking a crucial question: Is higher education truly worth the investment? While the answer ...