Graduating from college is a joyous occasion for many students and families. But it's more than just a signal that a student has finished a degree. In many ways, it's a proverbial flip of a switch, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Farrington writes about higher education and student loans. The declining value of a college education has multiple facets ...

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When students head off to college, few probably think about the possibility of dropping out. But recent data shows that becomes the reality for many. In fall 2022, just over 18 million students were ...

As college costs rise, the decisions many high school seniors make about college now largely come down to the math. Increasingly, students are opting to enroll at their in-state public college.

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Increasingly, high school students are rethinking the value of college. The rising cost of college and ballooning student loan balances have played a large role in changing views about the higher ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara After college graduation, the daunting task ...

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At first glance, calls from members of Congress to restore academic merit in college admissions might sound like a neutral policy. In our view, these campaigns often cherry-pick evidence and mask a ...

College was once widely viewed as a pathway to success, but today only about 1 in 4 Americans say a bachelor's degree is necessary to secure a well-paying job, according to a new survey from the Pew ...

Garrett Andrews is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Portland Community College where he teaches State and Local Government. Brenna Swanston is an education-focused ...