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The 5 subjects proven to give undergrads the best wage premium

University Business

Despite declining higher education enrollment rates beginning in 2010, undergraduate degrees in engineering and computer science are continuing to see substantial growth most likely due to the high lifetime wage earnings they promise, according to a new study published by Sage Journals.

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College Degree Still Sound Investment, Despite Rising Tuition

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Earning a college degree is still a sound investment, although the rate of economic return varies across college majors and student demographics, according to a new American Educational Research Association (AERA) analysis of 5.8 It relied on 2009–2021 data from the U.S. million individuals with college degrees and 2.9

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A Thousand Flowers Blooming

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

From a childhood of pumping gas and bookkeeping for the family business to a career in software engineering, he developed a strong entrepreneurial spirit. The Path From College to Careers. We asked him how the college-to-careers pillar might have drawn on the unique vantage point of his software engineering background.

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New Leadership Carries the University Forward

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

I want diversity in different research areas where you don't anticipate a lot of diversity, like in computer science or economics. She is the recipient of the National Science Foundation Career Development Award , DuPont Young Faculty Award, and 3M Young Faculty Award, among others. She is the first woman to serve in this role.

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Highlights from Higher Ed: Mental Health Woes, Endowment Dip, Race Considerations, Top-Paying Degrees 

Liaison International

80% of College Students See a Mental Health Crisis on Campus Four out of five U.S. college students believe their campuses are experiencing a mental health crisis, and 70% said they personally are dealing with issues including stress, depression, and anxiety. Prior to that, endowment funds had not lost value since 2016.

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