Interviews with returning adults revealed a multidimensional view of ROI that weighed personal, financial and social benefits against financial, personal and opportunity costs.

Schools that fail to look at the reality of their students' earning potential face an existential risk.

Potential stumbling blocks include insufficient understanding of career options, adjusting to professional networking and transferring credits.

President Daniel Allen's "hyper-focused" communication strategy is driving a liberal arts college's enrollment comeback.