August 15, 2012 

 

                                                                                                                        

   Executive Summary                       Full Report                       Press Release                       Media Coverage

 

Many of the stories you've heard about the Great Recession often involve the plight of college graduates, or stories about how men and women have fared differently in the recession and recovery. The media have even created a new vocabulary to describe these differences, such as "Man-cession" and "Man-covery." But the evidence suggests that differences in education better explain how Americans have fared in these difficult economic times. In The College Advantage, we argue that college degrees have served as protection for Americans seeking shelter during a tough economic storm. 

Our main findings are detailed below: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did You Know?

Certificates have superseded Associate’s and Master’s degrees as the second most common award in the American postsecondary education and career training system.

 


- Certificates: Gateway to Gainful Employment and College Degrees