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New earnings test moves one step closer to reality

The Department of Education proposed a new rule stripping federal loan eligibility from undergraduate programs that fail to provide graduates with higher earnings than a high school graduate.

These majors are guaranteed wins in a teetering job market

Most college graduates in nearly one‑quarter of all majors were underemployed in 2024, according to new findings.

A new earnings test has emerged. Is your school in trouble?

Programs that fail the Department of Education's proposed framework could potentially lose Direct Loan and Pell Grant eligibility.

Despite debt, completing college is worth its value

College graduates earn a hefty premium over non-completers, according to a one-of-its-kind study examining debt-adjusted earnings.

FAFSA armed with new warning against low-performing schools

Over 1,300 institutions are now flagged for producing graduates with low financial earnings. Which public colleges were included?

Here are 3 ways to challenge how you think about ROI

The Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University has updated its database capturing median net returns on a college education. Here are some of the most eye-catching findings.

The 5 subjects proven to give undergrads the best wage premium

Despite fear that college enrollment is declining, a new academic study published by Sage Journals reveals that certain subjects are seeing big numbers. The deciding factor? The lifetime earning premiums they offer.

Despite hype, short-term certificates & skill-based hiring are underperforming

A pair of reports suggest that degree earners still hold a considerable advantage in the application pool and are guaranteed to fare better a decade removed from school.

Wage analysis shows a degree from this university system is worth a “$500,000 check”

More than 90% of the UNC System's undergraduate and graduate programs reap a positive ROI for graduates, and nearly 90% of low-income students experienced upward economic mobility, the University of North Carolina System study found.

Money Magazine rewards 34 colleges with 5-star ranking, prioritizing ROI and graduation rates

Money Magazine revamped its ranking due to the changing needs of average Americans looking for the best investment based on what they personally value amid higher education's inflated price tag.