The workforce is changing. Skills-based hiring is becoming more popular, with those entering the workforce wondering if traditional credentialing is still worth it. Why go to a four-year college when you can get a coding certificate for a fraction of the price and make a better living? Well, studies show it's more complex. For decades, research has shown a bachelor's degree is almost always worthwhile. Those who've secured one traditionally earn 75 percent more than those with a high