In reply to Bridget M Willard.

I have a degree as well and would never be dismissive of the idea of earning one. I may even get my master's and doctorate down the line. Education, through school or otherwise, is always valuable. We should never stop pursuing it.

The title got people talking and, perhaps, reading the article, so I'd call that a success. Writing perfect headlines is the toughest part of the job, and no matter which direction you go, you never end up pleasing everyone. Or, you make it so generic that no one reads the article. I won't quibble over it anymore than that though.