Earnings for employees with only an associate’s degree are 28% — or $336 a week — less than what a typical bachelor’s degree holder makes, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Unemployment rates for those with an associate’s are also slightly higher. Still, you might consider skipping a four-year degree to avoid a large student …
More young adults are pursuing higher education than ever before. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.1% of adults age 25 and over have a bachelor’s degree, a number that’s been on the rise since 2009. Having a four-year degree can open you up to more, and potentially high-earning, career options. Over one in five …
A new narrative is beginning to take shape on the higher education front. At a recent meeting of the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, its chairman, Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), and the chancellors of the University System of Maryland and Vanderbilt University talked about the financial toll that regulatory compliance is …
