The Cost of Economic and Racial Injustice in Postsecondary Education
The US economy misses out on $956 billion dollars per year, along with numerous nonmonetary benefits, as a result of postsecondary attainment gaps by economic status and race/ethnicity.
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Workers and households across the country have been devastated by public health crisis and the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Who We Are
Our research focuses on three core areas with the goal of better aligning education and training with workforce and labor market demand: Jobs, Skills, and Equity.
Who We Are
We are an independent, nonprofit research and policy institute that studies the link between education, career qualifications, and workforce demands.
Interactive State Map
Use our interactive map to view state-level research on job projections, the economic value of college majors, sector studies on healthcare, nursing, and STEM.
Resources
Report Overview
May 11, 2021
Economic and Racial Justice
The Cost of Economic and Racial Injustice in Postsecondary Education
Report Overview
March 29, 2021
15 Million Infrastructure Jobs
An Economic Shot in the Arm to the COVID-19 Recession
Topic: Job Projections & Education Requirements
Report Overview
March 2, 2021
COVID-19’s Impact on Education and the Workforce
Topic: Job Projections & Education Requirements
Report Overview
November 18, 2020
Workplace Basics
The Competencies Employers Want
Topic: Economic Value of Credentials & Competencies
Report Overview
October 13, 2020
Buyer Beware
First-Year Earnings and Debt for 37,000 College Majors at 4,400 Institutions
Topic: Education and Workforce Policy
Research Topics
Since 2008, we have conducted research related to Jobs, Skills, and Equity to better inform students, parents, teachers, and policymakers about the changing relationship between education and careers.
