Do College Students Really Learn Anything?

When it comes to the big questions that students ask themselves before college, many are about practical concerns: "Which school is best? What should I major in? How do I get the most financial aid?"

One simple -- very fundamental -- question often gets pushed to the background: "How much am I going to learn in college?"

Two college professors recently asked it about university undergrads, and their new book gives an alarming answer: "Not much."