Choice of Majors More Critical to Pay for Young Women Than Men
A new study shows choice of major is a greater factor in reducing the pay gap for young women than attending an elite college.
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December 10, 2013
October 03, 2013
Study Highlights Financial Value of Completing an Associate's Degree
Graduates from community college can earn more than $250,000 more over their working career than high school graduates, a new AIR report finds
September 17, 2013
Salary Report Reflects Range of Earnings by College Major
New list of starting and mid-career earnings are released in 2013-14 Payscale College Salary Report.
September 03, 2013
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.
August 14, 2013
Leveraging the Most From High School Internships
Experts offer advice on how interns can stay in touch with mentors, get job evaluations, and leverage the most from summer work experience.
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 10, 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.
May 29, 2013
Unemployment and Earnings for College Grads Vary by Field
Students who major in the STEM fields tend to have the best opportunities for employment and earnings, according to a new report.
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.
April 10, 2013
Liberal Arts Education Valued by Employers, Survey Finds
Employers are looking for new hires with a broad range of skills and innovation, according to a new survey.
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