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.
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.
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 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.
Key takeaways EAB gathered in their latest meta-report paint a comprehensive picture of higher education's future college cohort: "Gen P." The report draws from conversations with over 20,000 high school students, counselors, parents, EAB partners and college enrollment teams.
The average median salary for these programs is less than $37,024, the average yearly earnings of a high school diploma-only student, according to an analysis of data from the Department of Education and compiled by The HEA Group and College Scorecard.
