As hiring has slowed amid tariffs and economic uncertainty, long-term unemployment has climbed to a more than 2-year high.

Going to college can provide one of the best returns on an investment. The size of that return, however, can depend on which ...

Not all college degrees are created equal when it comes to financial payoff. New analyses consistently show that certain ...

The study found that majors requiring quantitative and analytical skills, such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, business and economics, typically offer the highest wages after graduation ...

At Rock Valley College ... Moreover, the economic benefits to the community are substantial. Studies show that graduates with bachelor's degrees earn more over their lifetimes, pay more in ...

Despite rising costs and a changing job market, a college degree still ... that obtaining an undergraduate degree has long-lasting significance, conferring the benefits of a longer life and ...

Fueled in part by the GI Bill, college became the engine of class mobility in the 20th century. Almost 40% of Americans have a bachelor’s degree or higher, data from the US Census show ...

Education in general, and higher education in particular, benefits not only those who receive it but also society. It is a known principle in economics ... bachelor's or higher degree compared ...

and we know a college degree unlocks the door to higher-paying jobs and economic stability," Gounardes said. "We also know those benefits extend way beyond the individual, to their family and ...

One of the hot-button issues during this fall’s presidential campaign was concern about a lack of economic opportunity for those without college degrees. College has only grown more expensive ...

Vice President Kamala Harris proposed eliminating college-degree requirement for 500,000 federal jobs. She also announced plans to double apprenticeship programs should she win the election.

During a campaign speech in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Harris outlined a new element of her economic policy platform: eliminating college-degree requirements for thousands of federal workers and ...