Why People Tend to Value Academic Degrees

Education matters less than ability. If you're truly that confident in your skills and virtually unbeatable, spending lots of time building credentials isn't worth it.
But if your abilities are mediocre and you're competing in the human resources market, a degree can help you get more opportunities — including the chance to land a good job, even if you're just padding the ranks.
That's one reason people tend to build up their credentials.