This hit the nail on the head. It's not knowledge; it's the connections you make that you're paying the premium for. Also, at least for the foreseeable future,

This hit the nail on the head. It's not knowledge; it's the connections you make that you're paying the premium for. Also, at least for the foreseeable future, a degree will still be necessity for most entry-level jobs. So while online education will continue to improve, old-school degree programs are a legacy system that will continue to be prevalent in spite of the growing cost.