This article barely touches on the true reason why men are not going into college. It also seems that the article is painting that people not going to college is a really bad thing.

This one spot points to the main reason why men are no longer pushing for college degrees.

“If I was going to be a doctor or a lawyer, then obviously those people need a formal education. But there are definitely ways to get around it now,” Mr. Briles said. “There are opportunities that weren’t taught in school that could be a lot more promising than getting a degree.”

You don't need to put yourself in heavy debt with college loans in order to be successful or to slide by until you're to old to work.