<p>Again, wasn’t being Duke specific in my comments. And how did I imply a dichotomy between private and public sector careers?</p>
<p>Of course you can provide evidence of “higher minded” avocational pursuits such as Teach for America and Peace Corps on elite college campuses. But the author seems to be making sociological points about the meaning and value of higher education. One cannot deny that the pressures for financial gain and ROI are impacting post-graduation life paths, plain and simple. Don’t think the author’s fabricated such a trend.</p>
<p>(And perhaps the author concurs that, after that ticket-punching stint at investment banking and such, folks can pursue whatever career path they choose—public sector, academia, etc?) </p>