I think the optimal path is part-time, while you are building a career....obviously focusing on the educational needs that will make you better, but not taking time off from working to do so....
there’s still value for a person in business to for example learn accounting....and it’s super valuable after/during you actually working in business - it all just makes sense
but the point being: the default position of devoting 4 years when you are young and able to work to college is wasteful
Yes, the part-time, as needed, approach makes the most sense. People often go to college just to get the credential, and not to learn anything in particular. They go because they have been told to go, and so it ends up being a very costly waste of time (besides being brainwashed with leftist propaganda). Get into the workplace after high-school and see what you are good at and enjoy. Then maybe take courses part-time, as needed, to enhance your career. The student then will be more mature, motivated and selective in taking any needed courses.