Students are putting more emphasis on career training and post-college employment, as more opt for a two-year degree or even ...

Editor’s note: This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. CHICAGO — Jazmin Mejia went straight from ...

NEW YORK — The soaring cost of a college education has prompted a surge in skepticism about the value of a bachelor's degree, especially when some majors may not lead to lucrative careers. Yet there's ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Butler University officials announced a new two-year program Friday that will allow students to earn their associate degree. This program is designed for students who are Pell-eligible, ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. This summer, Boston College welcomed 110 students to its brand-new associate degree programs, part of ...

Butler University will become the third US college to join a network that offers a two-year, debt-free associate degree program for students with a demonstrated financial need, university president ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. A four-year bachelor's degree is not the only ticket to a ...

Community colleges offering vocational programs witnessed one of the highest numbers of student enrollment in fall 2023, as students opting for higher education showed a slight improvement overall ...

Six-figure careers aren’t just for college graduates anymore. As we progress into 2025 and beyond, more industries and employers now highly value skills and experiences over degrees. This means that ...

For many, a two-year associate degree can be the ticket to higher earning power at an affordable price. Though some types of associate degrees can be a stepping stone to a bachelor's, others are ...