Earnings Linked Closely to Field of Study in College, Report Shows
What students study matters more than where they go to college, says a new report by the American Institutes for Research.
Recently in economy Category
September 03, 2013
August 02, 2013
One in Three Young Adults Live With Parents
The highest share of young adults age 18 to 31 are living in their parents' home in four decades.
June 11, 2013
Attending College, Even Without Finishing, Yields Economic Benefits
Students who complete some college, but fall short of a degree, earn about $100,000 more over a lifetime.
April 14, 2013
Class of 2013 Enters Discouraging Job Market
High school and college gradates this spring will likely encounter gloomy job prospects, says a report from the Economic Policy Institute.
September 20, 2012
Experts Discuss Proposal to Increase Access to College-Outcome Info
Higher education experts discuss merits of Right to Know Before Your Go bill proposed by Senators Ron Wyden, of Oregon, and Marco Rubio, of Florida.
September 18, 2012
Report Chronicles Job Demand for Career and Technical Fields
A new report examines the demand for middle-income jobs that require career and technical training and offers recommendations for encouraging pathways.
July 31, 2012
Survey Finds Economy Shaping Choices in Higher Ed.
Surveys show students picking up larger percentage of college costs, while higher education business officials reflect little change ahead for funding model
July 11, 2012
Youth Group Calls for Action to Address Grim Unemployment Outlook
Young Invincibles advocacy group releases grim report on youth employment and calls for investment in jobs programs.
June 28, 2012
New Tool Allows Easy Search of Career-Technical Program Performance
American Institutes for Research offers free to for reviewing career-technical program performance by state.
June 22, 2012
Administration Makes Economic Case for College
US Department of Treasury releases report highlighting economic value of college on same day President Obama urges Congress to keep student loan rates affordable.
Recent Comments