Sure, there are problems with higher ed. Esp w.r.t. cost.

Popularizing a myth that skipping out on college is a rational self-interested choice for most actors is ethically dubious, especially when the people you're convincing are kids (who you aren't simultaneously handing 100k to). I think it's fair to say that the effect of rhetoric counts as much as intent.

Any deeper argument about the structure of US higher education is really beside the point.

edit: removed some thoughts about the matter that's beside the point.