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January 5, 2019

What Does the Future Hold for Liberal Arts Graduates

In this VOA article, Pete Musto and Alice Bryant report on the place for liberal arts degree holders in the job market. Musto and Bryant quote Nicole Smith, chief economist at CEW.

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December 28, 2018

US student debt levels set a new record in 2018—here’s how much the typical borrower owes

In this CNBC article, Abigail Hess discusses the increase in student debt. Hess pulls from the CEW report, "Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements through 2020."

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December 18, 2018

How Businesses Are Helping Their Employees Ditch Student Loan Debt

In this Forbes article, Jaime Catmull discusses the difficulties of paying back student loan debt. Catmull uses information from the CEW report, "Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements through 2020."

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December 17, 2018

Creating a Culture of Leadership Development

In this Economist column, Terri Williams argues for the importance of leadership development. Williams quotes Anthony P. Carnevale, Director of CEW, about the relationship between the hiring and training process and leadership.

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December 13, 2018

Free College Programs Need More Than Just Tuition Funding

In this Education Dive article, Hallie Busta writes about the resources needed for free college proposals beyond funding. Busta cites a CEW memo that estimates enrollment effects of then-presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's proposed plan to eliminate tuition.

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December 12, 2018

The Mystery of Pittsburgh: How Some Shrinking Cities Are Thriving in the New Economy

In this Pew Stateline article, Tim Henderson writes about how the shrinking population in cities like Pittsburgh are also seeing a rise in per capita income. Henderson quotes Anthony P. Carnevale, Director of CEW.

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December 3, 2018

HEA Reauthorization Can Reduce Equity Gaps That Persist for Students of Color

In this Diverse Issues in Higher Education opinion piece, Alyse Gray Parker and India Heckstall write about how a reauthorization of the Higher Education Act can serve as an opportunity to reduce persistent equity gaps for students of color. Parker and Heckstall cite the CEW report "Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements Through 2020."

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November 30, 2018

Taco Bell Is Giving Away $21 Million in College Scholarships — And They Don’t Care About SATs or GPA

In this CNBC article, Abigail Hess reports on the Taco Bell Foundation's announcement that it will offer students scholarship money based on their passion rather than grades or test scores. Hess cites the CEW report "Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements Through 2020."

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November 30, 2018

Survey: 9 in 10 College Seniors Say Their Courses Are Relevant to Future Careers

In this Education Dive article, Natalie Schwartz writes about the finding that most students view their courses as relevant to their careers paths, though with varying degrees of confidence. Schwartz cites the CEW report "Career Pathways: Five Ways to Connect College and Careers."

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November 26, 2018

A Guide to Different Types of College Degrees

In this U.S. News article, Josh Moody explores the range of degrees available to students — and how they can benefit from them. Moody cites the CEW report "The College Payoff."

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November 22, 2018

Selective Public Colleges Admit Black and Latino Students at Lower Rates

In this U.S. News article, Lauren Camera writes about inequities in how selective public universities admit minority students. Camera cites the recent CEW report, "Our Separate and Unequal Public Colleges." Camera quotes Anthony P. Carnevale, Director of CEW.

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November 14, 2018

Report: Minority Students Face Big Equity Gap at Public Colleges

In this Education Dive article, James Paterson writes about how admissions practices create a separate and unequal track for minority students in higher education. Paterson cites the recent CEW report, "Our Separate and Unequal Public Colleges."

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November 14, 2018

Racial Inequality in College Enrollment Patterns

In this Inside Higher Ed article, Ashley Smith writes about how admissions practices funnel students into unequally funded higher education tracks. Smith cites the recent CEW report, "Our Separate and Unequal Public Colleges," and quotes Anthony P. Carnevale, Director of CEW.

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November 13, 2018

Georgetown Researchers Find Disparities in Access to Elite Public Colleges

In this Diverse Issues in Higher Education article, Pearl Stewart writes about how elite, public four-year colleges do not represent the populations they are supposed to serve.  Stewart highlights the most recent report from CEW, "Our Separate and Unequal Public Colleges."

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October 26, 2018

Now Is Not a Time to Skimp on Worker Training

In this Bloomberg article, Peter Coy writes about the importance of training employees, even though employers have been hesitant to provide it in the past. Coy quotes Anthony P. Carnevale, Director of CEW.

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October 26, 2018

Some 43 Percent of College Grads Are Underemployed in First Job

In this Wall Street Journal article, Melissa Korn writes that humanities majors more often use their college degree in their first job than students with vocational degrees. Korn cites the Georgetown CEW report "Five Rules of the College and Career Game."

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October 25, 2018

Five Keys to Better Align College Training With Workforce Needs

In this Education Dive article, James Paterson identifies five solutions to close the skills gap. Paterson cites the CEW report "Career Pathways: 5 Ways to Connect College and Careers."

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October 23, 2018

Blue-Collar Men Are Riding America’s Economic Wave. Women? Not So Much.

In this Washington Post article, Danielle Paquette writes about how men continue to dominate the better-paying fields for high school degree-holders — and how women remain left out. Paquette cites the Georgetown CEW report "Three Education Pathways to Good Jobs: High School, Middle Skills, and Bachelor's Degree."

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October 19, 2018

5 Times Going Into Debt Makes Sense

In this U.S. News article, Maryalene LaPonsie writes about the five ways debt can be leveraged to make money. LaPonsie cites the Georgetown CEW report "Three Educational Pathways to Good Jobs: High School, Middle Skills, and Bachelor's Degree."

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October 19, 2018

Will Colleges Solve Education ‘Mix-Match’ With Tech Training?

In this Education Dive article, Halona Black writes about how community colleges can work to close the skills gap. Black cites the Georgetown CEW report "Three Educational Pathways to Good Jobs: High School, Middle Skills, and Bachelor's Degree."

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October 19, 2018

Shut Out of US Jobs Boom: Women Without a College Degree

In this CBS News article, Aimee Picchi writes about how women without a college degree are being left behind in the labor market, as middle-class blue-collar jobs tend to go to men. Picchi cites the Georgetown CEW report "Three Educational Pathways to Good Jobs: High School, Middle Skills, and Bachelor's Degree."

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October 17, 2018

Study: Bachelor’s Degree Not Sole Path to ‘Good-Paying’ Job

In this Diverse Issues in Higher Ed article, LaMont Jones writes about the Georgetown CEW report "Three Educational Pathways to Good Jobs: High School, Middle Skills, and Bachelor's Degree." Jones quotes Anthony P. Carnevale, Director of the CEW.

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October 17, 2018

Credentialing Evolves as Demand Grows for Middle-Skills Jobs

In this Inside Higher Ed brief, Paul Fain writes about the growing demand for middle-skills jobs. Fain cites the Georgetown CEW report "Three Educational Pathways to Good Jobs: High School, Middle Skills, and Bachelor's Degree."

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October 17, 2018

13 Million Good Jobs Available for Those With High School Diplomas

In this US News article, Lauren Camera writes about the jobs that are still available for high school graduates. Camera cites the recent Georgetown CEW report, "Three Educational Pathways to Good Jobs: High School, Middle Skills, and Bachelor's Degree."

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October 7, 2018

MBA Enrollment Is Down Again. What’s the Future of the Degree?

In this Washington Post opinion piece, Jeffrey Selingo writes about the decline of students applying to M.B.A. programs and how some universities are adapting. Selingo quotes Anthony P. Carnevale, Director of the Georgetown CEW.

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October 2, 2018

Three Nontraditional Ways to Get a Bachelor’s Degree

In this U.S. News article, Mariya Greeley writes about alternatives students can consider for pursuing a bachelor's degree. Greeley cites the Georgetown CEW report "The College Payoff."

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October 2, 2018

This War Veteran, and Adult Learner, Set an Example — in the 16th Century

In this Hechinger Report opinion piece, Kelly Otter and Pete Wheelan write about St. Ignatius of Loyola and the Jesuits' commitment to education. Otter and Wheelan cite the Georgetown CEW report "The Undereducated American."

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October 1, 2018

Affirmative Action Should Be Based on Class, not Race

In this Economist essay, Richard Kahlenberg writes that affirmative action should be based on class rather than race. Kahlenberg cites the Georgetown CEW report "Separate and Unequal" and quotes Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale, Director of the CEW.

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October 1, 2018

Four Ways Parents (and Their Students) Can Avoid the College Debt Trap

In this PBS News Hour article, Beth Kobliner writes about ways parents and students can plan to avoid significant college loans. Kobliner cites the Georgetown CEW report, "The College Payoff."

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September 18, 2018

Ten Jobs That Are Safe From Robots

In this Hechinger Report article, Sarah Gonser writes about the predicted effects of automation on employment, highlighting the skills that will remain valuable. Gonser quotes Megan Fasules, Research Economist at the Georgetown CEW.

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September 17, 2018

Hispanics Believe in the American Dream, Even When Denied to Them

In this Houston Chronicle column, Esther Cepeda writes about how high costs and other barriers to college make it difficult for Hispanics to achieve the American dream. Cepeda cites the Georgetown CEW report, "Latino Education and Economic Progress: Running Faster But Still Behind."

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September 11, 2018

To Retrain or Hire? That Is the Tech Talent Question

In this Wall Street Journal article, Gary Beach writes about the various ways technology companies are approaching the challenge of ensuring their workers are sufficiently trained. Beach quotes Anthony P. Carnevale, Director of  Georgetown CEW.

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September 11, 2018

8 College Majors With Great Job Prospects

In this U.S. news article, Stacey Colino writes about eight college majors that lead to strong job prospects after graduation. Colino quotes Jeff Strohl, Director of Research at Georgetown CEW, and cites the CEW report "The Economic Value of College Majors."

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September 11, 2018

The Importance of a College Education

In this Chicago Tribune op-ed, Valparaiso University President Mark Heckler writes about the importance of college for success in the working world, despite its cost. Heckler cites the Georgetown CEW report "The College Payoff."

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September 10, 2018

Princeton, Williams Top 2019 Best College Rankings

In this U.S. News article, Farran Powell writes about the release of the 2019 U.S. News Best College rankings. Powell cites the report "Five Rules of the College and Career Game" from Georgetown CEW.

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September 6, 2018

How to Choose a College Major With Student Loan Debt in Mind

In this AP News article, Anna Helhoski writes about what students can look for in a major to be able to pay off their loans after graduation. Helhoski cites the report "The Economic Value of College Majors" from Georgetown CEW.

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September 6, 2018

Rethink College Rankings and Focus on Helping More Attain a College Credential

In this op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle, Eloy Ortiz Oakley writes about the downsides of the college ranking system and promotes the importance of degree attainment. Ortiz Oakley cites the report "Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements Through 2020" from the Georgetown CEW.

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September 4, 2018

Women Earn More College Degrees and Men Still Earn More Money

In this Forbes piece, University of California President Janet Napolitano writes about why women earn less than men, despite earning more degrees. Napolitano cites the Georgetown CEW report "Women Can't Win."

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September 3, 2018

Choose First Job Wisely or Earn Less Later

In this Voice of American article, Pete Musto writes about how graduates who underearn in their first job may continue earning less later in their lives. Musto quotes Nicole Smith, Research Professor and Chief Economist at Georgetown CEW.

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September 2, 2018

Companies Ramp Up Worker-Retraining Efforts

In this Wall Street Journal article, Austen Hufford writes about how some companies are investing in retraining their workers. Hufford quotes Jeffrey Strohl, Research Professor and Director of Research at Georgetown CEW.

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September 1, 2018

Report: ‘Colleges Need to Better Inform Students of Tradeoffs Between Working and Learning’

In this EdSurge article, Sydney Johnson writes about the effects of working while attending college, particularly for low-income students. Johnson cites the Georgetown CEW report, "Balancing Work and Learning: Implications for Low-Income Students" in her article.

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August 31, 2018

Quantifying the Risks of Working While in College

In this Hechinger Report article, Delece Smith-Barrow writes about the drawbacks of working a low, hourly wage job while in college, which low-income students do more often than their peers. Smith-Barrow cites the Georgetown CEW report "Balancing Work and Learning: Implications for Low-Income Students," in her article.  

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August 29, 2018

College vs. Paycheck

In this New York Times article, Rainesford Stauffer writes about college students who can't always choose between a job and an education. Stauffer cites the Georgetown CEW report, "Learning While Earning: The New Normal," in the article.

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August 29, 2018

Atlanta College Grad Looking for a Career? These Jobs Are in Demand

In this Atlanta Journal-Constitution article, Becca J. G. Goodwin writes about opportunities for college graduates in a tight labor market.

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August 28, 2018

It’s nearly impossible to work your way through school, but it’s much harder for low-income students

In this MarketWatch article, Jillian Berman writes about how low-income college students are more likely to work longer hours while enrolled than their higher-income peers. Berman cites the new Georgetown CEW report, "Balancing Work and Learning: Implications for Low-Income Students," in her article.

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August 8, 2018

Report Details Wide Latino, White College-Attainment Gaps in Colorado

In this Diverse Issues in Higher Education article, LaMont Jones writes about a new report on college-attainment gaps in Colorado. Jones pulls from the report, "Rocky Mountain Divide: Lifting Latinos and Closing Equity Gaps in Colorado" from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

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August 6, 2018

The Best Jobs Without a Bachelor’s Degree in Every State

In this MoneyWise article, Esther Trattner lists the best states to find a job without a bachelor's degree. Trattner cites the Georgetown CEW report, "Good Jobs That Pay without a BA," in her article.

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August 6, 2018

College Readiness Courses and Work-Force Development

In this Inside Higher Ed article, Elisabeth Barnett, Jennifer Zinth, and John Squires write about the impact of college readiness courses offered through partnerships between high schools and colleges. The authors pull from the report, "Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements through 2020" from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

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August 5, 2018

Construction Labor Shortage Creates Increasingly Lucrative Career Paths

In this Forbes article, Jim Morrison writes about growing job opportunities in the construction industry. Morrison pulls from the report, "Good Jobs that Pay without a BA: State-by-State Analysis" from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

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August 1, 2018

Will Majoring in Psychology Make You Better Off? The Government Wants to Know

In this Wall Street Journal article, Michelle Hackman, Josh Mitchell, and Douglas Belkin write about the Education Department's move to require colleges to publish data on graduates' debt and earnings by major. The authors quote Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale, Director at the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

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