For decades, a college degree was seen as a near-guarantee of better job prospects and economic security. But new analysis from Goldman Sachs reveals a striking reversal: The labor market for recent ...
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The value of a college degree

The debate regarding the value of a college degree has resurfaced in the news recently. With tuition continuing to increase ...
New research from New America finds that while the programs are becoming more popular, access remains limited.
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Charles L. Welch writes on higher education and public institutions. I’m a first‑generation college student. My father, a truck ...
Earning a college degree can be transformative, but it can also feel like a maze at times — with many different choices for majors, concentrations, elective courses and more. That’s where your ...
As public skepticism about the value of a college degree persists, the number of students who expect to earn one is also on the decline. Between 2002 and 2022, the percentage of students surveyed who ...
No. 9 nationally — for the U of A in the U.S. News 2026 rankings, and overall bachelor’s and three graduate programs ranked well.
Just 18% of American adults without a college degree believe four-year colleges charge a "fair" price — but they still find value in getting a college degree. Those are the findings of a new Lumina ...
College was more affordable 50 years ago, even when accounting for inflation. Learn how rising operating costs and increased demand for graduates have impacted tuition.
“College isn’t for everyone.” “People can be just as successful without a college degree.” We hear these phrases all too frequently in society today. Yet the people often making these statements are ...
In the past two years, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed three bills that would have allowed community colleges to award students more bachelor’s degrees.