Do You Need to Go to a "Name" College?

In this New York Times discussion, it's noted that most students and parents think it matters if you graduate from an elite school. But several professors and professionals in the education field take various sides in this debate. One professor says that getting your degree from a big-name school does pay off in many different ways, making it worth it — if you can afford it. He points out that the most-selective schools have significantly higher graduation rates — and graduates earn, on average, 46% higher starting salaries — than the least-selective schools. Another cites data that points in the opposite direction, while another says what matters most is where your graduate degree is from. What's been your experience? Has your education — and where you obtained it — helped you or hindered you? In what ways?

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