Media Mentions

In this MarketWatch op-ed, CEW’s Anthony Carnevale, Jeff Strohl, and Peter Schmidt draw on their new book, “The Merit Myth,” to advocate policy changes that will make room for more low-income students at the country’s top colleges.

Kevin Mahnken writes for The 74 Million about how the coronavirus pandemic has devastated the workers with the least education. Mahnken quotes CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith about the effects the pandemic will have on this year’s college graduates.

Liz Wellen writes for the Hechinger Report about the challenges that students who are also parents face amid the coronavirus pandemic. Wellen quotes CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith.

In this Inside Higher Ed article, Emma Whitford discusses how the pandemic is affecting workers and industries based on a survey from the Strada Education Network. Whitford quotes CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith on how interconnected the labor market is.

In this Real Clear Education article, Andrew Gillen breaks down the debate over the value of a college degree. Gillen mentions CEW Director Anthony Carnevale.

In this KMUW article, Stephan Bisaha writes about how the coronavirus pandemic has devastated the aviation industry—and, as a result, hurt the job prospects of students in hands-on training programs preparing to enter the industry. Bisaha quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale.

In this Quartz article, Michelle Cheng writes about how students switched their majors in favor of job-oriented majors following the 2008 recession. Cheng quotes CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith on why that hasn’t been a trend in the current recession so far.

In this Business Insider article, Marguerite Ward discusses inequality in education. Ward cites CEW report “The College Payoff.”

In this Seattle Times article, Katherine Long and Steve Miletich explore the possible economic futures of graduating students. Long and Miletich quote CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith on the division between blue collar and white collar jobs in a coronavirus economy.

In this Hechinger Report article, Meredith Kolodner discusses how remote learning has already created challenges for low-income students, including additional expenses and the likelihood of a lower starting salary. Kolodner quotes CEW Assistant Research Professor Jenna Sablan.

Katherine Mangan writes for the Chronicle of Higher Education about how the pandemic has put job training programs on hold. Mangan quotes CEW Senior Analyst Michael Quinn on how these programs’ closings will disproportionately affect low-income and minority students.

In this article for the Chronicle of Higher Education, Christopher Newfield discusses the benefits of a free college model in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Newfield quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale and Director of Research Jeff Strohl and cites the CEW report “Our Separate & Unequal Public Colleges.”

In this article for The 74, Richard Whitmire writes about how college shutdowns affect the most systematically disadvantaged students. Whitmire cites CEW report “Balancing Work and Learning.”

In this Orlando Sentinel article, Annie Martin discusses how the coronavirus will affect job prospects for graduating students. Martin quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale on how the pandemic will affect students’ career trajectory and their initial job search.

Sean Teehan writes for the Hartford Business Journal about the potential long-term impact of coronavirus on higher education. Teehan quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale on how the pandemic will raise questions about the payoff of attending class on campus.

In an article for Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Sara Weissman discusses the differences between Sanders’ and Biden’s approaches to student loan debt. Weissman quotes CEW Assistant Research Professor Jenna Sablan on the growing consensus that student loan forgiveness will address racial inequity in addition to socioeconomic disadvantage.

Anna Helhoski writes for the Associated Press about the inequities in higher ed financial aid. Helhoski quotes CEW’s Martin Van Der Werf on how financial aid is often awarded with the colleges’ prestige in mind.

In this Forbes piece, Richard Whitmire discusses the effect of college closures on socioeconomically disadvantaged students. Whitmire cites CEW report “Balancing Work and Learning.”

In this Times Higher Education article, Paul Basken explores Biden’s proposed higher education policy. Basken quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale.

Martha C. White writes for NBC News about the federal government’s response to the economic fallout from coronavirus and quotes CEW Director of Research Jeff Strohl.

Janet Lorin writes for Bloomberg about the uncertain job market that this year’s MBA graduates face. Lorin quotes CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale on alternatives to seeking a job that recent graduates could consider.

In this Hechinger Report article, Delece Smith-Barrow writes about a renewed push in Congress to fund apprenticeships. She quotes CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale on why apprenticeships lead to good earnings but are not likely to grow significantly in the US.

In this EdSurge article, Michael Horn discusses the value of math competency in today’s workforce. Horn quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale on the percentage of US jobs that require competency in Algebra II.

In this Barron’s article, Stanley Litow explores the intersection of business and higher education. Litow quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale.

In this VOA article, the VOA Student Union discusses racial inequities in graduation rates and other markers of college success. VOA quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale and cites CEW report “The Unequal Race for Good Jobs.”

Natalie Schwartz writes for Education Dive about why many college graduates wish they had chosen a different major. Schwartz cites a recent CEW report and quotes Associate Director of Editorial and Postsecondary Policy Martin Van Der Werf on why majors matter most for future earnings.

In this Forbes article, Wesley Whistle discusses the payoff of certificate programs. Whistle cites CEW report “Certificates: Gateway to Gainful Employment and College Degrees.”

This graphic from the New York Times illustrates the main findings from the CEW report “A First Try at ROI.”

In this Times Higher Education article, Paul Basken discusses Michael Bloomberg’s plan for postsecondary education policy. Basken quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale on the significance of job-specific training.

In this Washington Post article, Daniel Markovits reviews the book “The New Class War: Saving Democracy From the Managerial Elite” by Michael Lind. Markovits mentions CEW Director Anthony Carnevale and Research Director Jeff Strohl.

In this Hechinger Report article, Laura Perna explores the value of Pell Grants and correlating graduation rates. Perna cites CEW report “Three Educational Pathways to Good Jobs.”

In this WHYY piece, Avi Wolfman-Arent discusses the payoff of the Delaware County Technical Schools Practical Nursing Program. Wolfman-Arent cites CEW report “A First Try at ROI” and quotes CEW Associate Director Martin Van Der Werf on weighing the cost of college with potential lifetime earnings.

In this University Business article, Nariman Farvardin discusses the difference in ROI across institutions and disciplines. Farvardin cites CEW report “A First Try at ROI.”