<p>I think the question ultimately boils down to: “What kind of college education do you want?” If you prefer the “life-enriching” experience or the “liberal arts”, then a 3 year curriculum may well be detrimental to those goals; however, if you prefer a “pre-professional” or see college as a means towards the end of making money, then a 3 year curriculum is very beneficial. </p>
<p>There are very legitimate reasons in favor of the first approach. College takes 4 years for a reason: to enrich one’s human experience; however, the question of whether an year of college is beneficial is ultimately up to the student. I think colleges should offer 3 year undergrad degrees to those who prefer that course. People have offered arguments that almost no one uses these 3 year degrees; however, as long as it doesn’t harm either party (the student and the college), then why not leave it as an option?</p>