Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about education, edtech and higher education. A college degree pays off better than any investment most of us will ever ...

The merit of a college education in the United States has been debated due to escalating tuition costs, growing student debt, and shifting perspectives on its long-term benefits. Public trust in the U ...

In 2023, a Wall Street Journal-NORC poll revealed that 56% of Americans think a four-year college degree isn’t worth the cost. Respondents aged 18 to 34 — the most likely to be enrolled in college — ...

For decades, not having a college degree has often been a barrier for workers seeking a higher-level, better-paying job. But more employers are now saying they’re willing to hire them. College degrees ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) — Last year, as Americans grappled ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about education, edtech and higher education. For years now, I’ve been trying to explain to colleagues, and to anyone else ...

College graduates have stronger social lives than non-college-educated Americans, a survey found. College can foster connections and offer financial benefits that can boost one's social life. There ...

College can be expensive, so you want to make sure you're getting a useful education for the money you're putting down or taking loans out for. However, some degrees are better than others when it ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to create better job opportunities for those without college degrees. More state jobs will no longer require a degree. Some 30,000 military veterans could turn their service ...

American businesses are increasingly eliminating college degrees as part of their requirements for corporate roles, which is part of a wider trend in the U.S. job market that is de-emphasizing the ...