Does College Really Matter?

Deciding where to go to college is one of the biggest choices a person will ever make. However, while the traditional path often pushes the necessity of a degree, more people are starting to see the value in alternative routes that can be just as rewar...

An episode of the Tim Healy – Healy Success Solutions podcast, hosted by Tim Healy, titled "Does College Really Matter?" was published on November 12, 2025 and runs 45 minutes.

November 12, 2025 ·45m · Tim Healy – Healy Success Solutions

Summary

Deciding where to go to college is one of the biggest choices a person will ever make. However, while the traditional path often pushes the necessity of a degree, more people are starting to see the value in alternative routes that can be just as rewarding.  My guest this week is challenging the necessity of college degrees, and is here to share how she achieved business success by investing just $362 into her education. This week on The Profit Express, I sit down with Hannah Maruyama, co-founder of Degree Free. Hannah, along with her husband Ryan, has dedicated her career to helping students avoid what she says is the costly mistake of pursuing unnecessary degrees. She shares her experience of leaving college and successfully transitioning into a tech career without a degree. In this episode, Hannah discusses the importance of thinking strategically when it comes to college decisions. She shares tips on talking with your children about their future, and why the idea of “following your passion” may not be worth the cost. Download this week’s episode of The Profit Express for a fresh perspective on the financial risks associated with college. Download more episodes of The Profit Express: https://healysolutions.com/podcasts/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/TheProfitExpress/ https://www.instagram.com/theprofitexpress/ https://www.twitter.com/profit_express https://www.youtube.com/user/profitexpress

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