“degree” Charts
How much less is your bachelor's degree worth? »
According to the most recent census, 113,000 janitors in the U.S. have at least a bachelor’s degree. And, over 18,000…
Who's Hiring? »
Education and healthcare led the way for the top-hiring industries for recent college graduates for the 2014 year. The starting…
How Important is a Degree After High School? »
In a postsecondary education age characterized by large student loans and unpromising job prospects, Americans nonetheless regard a degree after…
Highest Educated but Jobless- A Lawyer's Struggle »
Lawyers, who pay a very high price for their education (second to doctors), are finding it increasingly hard to get…
More Education Leads to Greater Earnings, Less Unemployment »
Those with a college degree earn about twice as much as those with only a high school diploma.
High School Dropout Rate: Males vs. Females »
The high school dropout rate among Americans ages 16 to 24 has been decreasing since 1967. However, the sex with…
Teachers Are Becoming Better Educated »
Public school teachers are becoming increasingly likely to pursue higher education. In 1961, only 23.1% of public school teachers held…
A Degree Is Still Worth It »
Not only do college grads have significantly higher earnings, they also have a much lower unemployment rate. Note the large…
What does it mean that US education rates are slipping? »
America hasn't held the top spot in college attainment of young adults since the 1970s. Does this mean our kids…
Opportunity Youth Accept Responsibility for Their Futures »
When the Roosevelt Institute’s Bernard L. Schwartz Rediscovering Government Initiative went to New Orleans to examine the young unemployment problem,…
What is the most valuable school subject? »
40% of men surveyed in a Gallup poll stated that math was the most valuable subject they had studied in…
Over 2 Million Americans Earning Degrees Every Year »
The most commonly awarded degree is a Bachelor's, with almost 1.5 million Americans earning them annually. Only 1/3 of that…
Online degrees from top schools not attractive to employers »
The majority of employers still aren't sold on the idea of hiring employees with online degrees. A report by the…
College Major Still Undecided? Consider Engineering. »
A recent survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that, of the ten top-paying college majors for…
Latinos in California Lacking Higher Education »
Latinos make up 38 percent of California's population, which makes it even more concerning that among all racial groups in…
Why More & Better Financial Aid is Needed for Students »
The unmet need, or the gap between college costs and what students can afford to pay on their own, is…
Study Proves Effectiveness of Teach For America Teachers »
According to a new randomized study conducted by Mathematica Policy Research, Teach for America teachers were found to be more…
How much student debt do colleges consider "reasonable"? »
College admissions directors were asked how much debt they thought was "reasonable" for a student to accrue in four years.…
Getting Ahead: Cheating Among Harvard's Incoming Freshmen »
According to a new Harvard survey, ten percent of Harvard's incoming freshman reported cheating on exam prior to entering college,…
American Levels of Education »
While 85.9% of Americans do graduate High-school, only 10.6% successfully pursue graduate level education. Of the 57.5% who enroll in…
Does your job really require a college degree? »
Among U.S. professional/executive/managerial workers, only 67% say that they need a college degree to perform their job. Only 50% of…
Decreasing Reliance on Public School Transportation »
The percentage of students transported at public expense has been slowly decreasing since peaking at 61.3% in 1984-85. In 2007-08,…
Is the 2-year college in trouble? »
While the number of 4-year colleges in the U.S. continues to grow, the number of 2-year colleges has remained stagnant…