A chemistry professor argues that humanities degrees may be more important for tomorrow’s job market than is generally believed.
Category: higher education
United States of Health Care
A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the country will add 5.6 million health care and social assistance jobs in the current decade.
The Rising Value of a Science Degree
Demand for science, technology, engineering and math skills is spreading far beyond fields like computing and lab research, a study finds.
Community College as a Bridge to New Skills
Vocational training at community colleges can help workers who have lost what were once steady blue-collar jobs requiring only a high school diploma.
The Return of the Blue-Collar Downturn
For much of 2010, the slumping economy was affecting white-collar, highly educated workers almost as much as it was affecting less educated and blue-collar workers. That’s no longer the case.
The Return of the Blue-Collar Downturn
For much of 2010, the slumping economy was affecting white-collar, highly educated workers almost as much as it was affecting less educated and blue-collar workers. That’s no longer the case.
Once Again: Is College Worth It?
Despite their poor employment prospects, recent graduates say “yes.”
The College Majors That Do Best in the Job Market
A look at which disciplines are most likely to land their alumni jobs that actually use their college degrees (and pay more).
Law Schools Visit Lake Wobegon
What effect will grade inflation at the country’s law schools have on law graduates’ career prospects?