Katherine Mangan writes in the Chronicle of Higher Education that even the meaning of “free” is hard to pin down when it comes to presidential candidates’ college-affordability proposals. Mangan uses data from the CEW report “Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements Through 2020” to explain how changing education and training requirements have motivated these proposals.
In this Atlantic article, Clint Smith writes about how students who don’t come from wealthy backgrounds struggle to navigate elite-university life. Smith uses research from a book chapter by CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale and Director of Research Jeff Strohl in Rewarding Strivers.
In this USA Today article, Zlati Meyer weighs the benefits of a degree from an elite college. Meyer quotes CEW Director Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale, who said the advantages of attending an elite college can disappear after just four years of working.
In this Education Dive article, Hallie Busta lists five ideas for improving higher ed, including increasing career service offerings and online degree options. Busta cites the CEW report “Learning While Earning: The New Normal” to show that one-fifth of today’s full-time students are also working full time.
In this CNBC article, Sharon Epperson and Jessica Dickler explain what skills are necessary in today’s workforce. Epperson and Dickler cite the CEW report “STEM” to explain the high demand for workers in science and technology occupations.
In this Bloomberg article, Justin Fox explains why women are outperforming men in education, but not with their earnings. Fox cites the CEW report “The Economic Value of College Majors” to show differences in occupational earnings.
In this US News article, Josh Moody explains why college students should complete an internship early — and how they can use it to get ahead. Moody cites the CEW report “The College Payoff.”
In this U.S. News article, Rebecca Koenig details great jobs for English majors from teacher to lawyer. Koenig cites the CEW report “Economic Value of College Majors” to compare the median earnings of English majors against that of all other majors.
In this CNBC article, Annie Nova and John W. Schoen discuss college debt and alternate pathways to good jobs. Nova and Schoen cite the CEW report “Three Educational Pathways to Good Jobs.”
In this Washington Post op-ed, CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale explains how politicians can navigate the free college debate — by declaring that 14 years of education is the new 12. He argues that this solution would set the expectation for all students to pursue some kind of education or training beyond high school.
