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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. ” Researchers analyzed survey data from 5.8

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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 million individuals with college degrees and 2.9 million Americans.

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Colleges award tenure

Inside Higher Ed

Kenyon College. Austin Porter, art history and American studies. Guy Bresler, electrical engineering and computer science. Guy Bresler, electrical engineering and computer science. Michael Carbin, electrical engineering and computer science. James LeBeau, materials science and engineering.

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US liberal arts could shift focus to help post-study work options

The PIE News

Liberal arts students are afforded the fewest official opportunities for post-study work. STEM and science students have OPT , scientists and accounting and finance majors have jobs at both fintech and technology companies – humanities students are feeling the lack of options.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham Awarded $4.6 Million Grant Renewal to Bolster Cybersecurity Workforce Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has been awarded a $4.6 Yuliang Zhang, chair of UAB’s computer science department. million grant renewal to support cybersecurity workforce development programs. 32 students will be selected over five years.

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Colleges start new programs

Inside Higher Ed

American International College is starting a bachelor’s of public administration. Spartanburg Methodist College is adding a bachelor of arts in psychology. in computer science. Regent University is starting a Ph.D. program in government. University of Hartford is starting an M.S.

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Colleges award tenure

Inside Higher Ed

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