December 2019

Karin Fischer writes for the Chronicle of Higher Education about three colleges that help students climb the economic ladder. Fischer cites the CEW report “A First Try at ROI: Ranking 4,500 Colleges.”

Karin Fischer writes for the Chronicle of Higher Education about how higher education can fail as an engine of social mobility. Fischer quotes CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale and cites the CEW reports on good jobs.

In this Forbes article, Erik Sherman writes about the debate over student debt cancellation. Sherman cites the CEW report “Working While Learning: Implications for Low-Income Students” to show the burden on students to cover the cost of college.

Abigail Hess writes for CNBC about a surprising recent poll that shows just over half of young Americans view college as a necessity. Hess cites the CEW report “Women Can’t Win” to show why more education is particularly important for women’s earnings.

In this Forbes article, Andrew Biggs writes about the factors of the College Board’s Environmental Context Dashboard. Biggs cites CEW report “SAT-Only Admission.”

In this article for US News and World Report, Emma Kerr discusses the potential financial benefits of certificate programs over bachelor’s degrees. Kerr cites CEW report “A First Try at ROI.”

Anne Kim writes for Washington Monthly about the widening racial gap in jobs, which in turn affects family wealth. Kim cites the CEW report “The Unequal Race for Good Jobs.”

In this Money article, Kaitlin Mulhere discusses the shifting demographics of factory jobs. Mulhere cites CEW report “Upskilling and Downsizing in American Manufacturing.”

In this CBS News article, Aimee Picchi discusses the evolution of factory jobs. Picchi cites a blog post by CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale on how the labor market has changed for workers without a college degree.

In this CNBC article, Jessica Dickler explores the economic value of different college majors. Dickler cites CEW report “The College Payoff.”