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February 2, 2023

Ditch the Degree? Many Employers Are Just Fine With That

 U.S. News & World Report Senior Politics Writer Susan Milligan and Senior Education Writer Lauren Camera cite “Ranking 4,500 Colleges by ROI  (2022)” in an article that explores the effect the tight labor market is having on both employers and job-seekers who are questioning the conventional wisdom of higher education.

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February 1, 2023

Percentage of US Adults With College Degree or Postsecondary Credential Reaches New High, According to Lumina Report

Forbes senior contributor Michael T. Nietzel cites CEW research in an article centered on a report by Lumina Foundation that indicates an increase in adult postsecondary credential attainment.

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January 31, 2023

Great Gains, Ongoing Gaps

Inside Higher Ed reporter Sara Weissman cites CEW research while highlighting the persistent racial disparities in college degree or credential attainment rates for US adults.

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January 31, 2023

Adult Degree Attainment Rose Across The Board In 2021

Higher Ed Dive’s associate editor Laura Spitalniak cites CEW research in an article on the rise in adult degree attainment over the last two years.

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January 30, 2023

How Much Is an Ivy League Degree Worth?

U.S. News & World Report’s Cole Claybourn cites “College ROI” and quotes CEW’s Jeff Strohl in an article that explores the value of a degree from an Ivy League school.

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January 21, 2023

What’s a College Degree Worth? States Start to Demand Colleges Share the Data

Freelance education reporter Lilah Burke cites “College ROI” while writing for The Hechinger Report about the growing state requirements of higher education institutions for the disclosure of data on college ROI.

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January 12, 2023

Education Department Plans To Publish List of Low-Performing Programs

Inside Higher Ed’s federal policy reporter Katherine Knott quotes CEW’s Martin Van Der Werf in an article on the Education Department’s renewed plans to publicize a list of programs with low financial value to students and taxpayers.

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January 11, 2023

Education Department’s Renewed Plan to List and Shame Low-Value Colleges Draws Concern

Higher Ed Dive’s senior reporter Jeremy Bauer-Wolf cites “Liberal Arts ROI” in an article that discusses the re-established plans of the Education Department to to rate all American colleges, with the goal of identifying low-performing institutions that are burdening  students with high debt loads and low earning potential.

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January 6, 2023

Bachelor’s Degree Dreams Get Farther Out of Reach for One Group of Students

Washington Post higher education writer Jon Marcus cites “Uncertain Pathways” in an article about the challenges of advancing from Community College to Bachelor’s degree programs.

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December 27, 2022

The Benefits of Career and Technical Education for High Schoolers

In this US News & World Report, Kate Rix quotes CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale about the need for funding for CTE programs.

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December 24, 2022

Less Education Can Be Worth More

In this MarketWatch article, Alisa Wolfson cites the CEW report "The College Payoff."

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December 14, 2022

College Majors With the Best Return on Investment

Cole Claybourn writes for US News & World Report about the outcomes for college majors by return on investment.

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December 8, 2022

3 Questions About Georgetown University’s New Bachelor Completion Degree on Coursera

This Inside Higher Ed article cites the CEW report, "The Cost of Economic and Racial Injustice in Postsecondary Education."

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December 5, 2022

OPINION: Training Programs Are Welcome, but Let’s Not Overlook the Benefits of a Bachelor’s Degree

In this op-ed for the Hechinger Report, CEW's Anthony Carnevale and Nicole Smith argue that the bachelor's degree is still the gold standard in today's labor market, despite growing opportunities for workers with middle-skills education.

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December 2, 2022

No Degree, No Problem for Growing Number of Employers

This podcast from the Wall Street Journal cites the CEW report "The College Payoff."

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November 30, 2022

20% Of College Students Struggle To Find Stable Housing—Why It Could Have Long-Term Consequences

CNBC Money Reporter Kamaron McNair cites “The College Payoff” in an article discussing the long term consequences for college students who cannot afford to find stable housing.

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November 29, 2022

What’s Really Wrong With The College Rankings

Inside Higher Ed contributor Steven Mintz mentions CEW in his article questioning the credibility and legitimacy of college rankings. 

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November 28, 2022

Colleges With The Best Return On Investment

US News editor Emma Kerr and reporter Sarah Wood cite “Ranking 4,500 Colleges by ROI (2022)” in their article covering colleges with the best return on investment.

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November 26, 2022

Employers Rethink Need For College Degrees In Tight Labor Market

Wall Street Journal reporter Austen Hufford cites “The College Payoff” in his article about how big companies are reducing educational requirements for certain positions amid the tightening labor market, and how that trend should continue.

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November 21, 2022

How To Talk About Higher Ed At Thanksgiving Dinner, 2022 Edition

Chronicle of Higher Education reporting intern Carolyn Kuimelis quote CEW Director Anthony Carnevale and cites “Good Jobs Project” in her article about the five biggest higher ed topics to discuss with family.

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November 16, 2022

How Do We Get More Than 1% Of Us Solving The Most Complex Challenges Of Our Time?

Forbes council member Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) cites “The Merit Myth: How Our Colleges Favor the Rich and Divide America” and quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale in their article on how to accomplish an inclusive path forward.

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November 13, 2022

Labor Market Mystery: Where Are The Older Gen Z Workers?

Wall Street Journal reporter Bryan Mena cites CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith in his article about the missing Gen Z workers in the labor market.

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November 12, 2022

The Top 10 Most-Regretted College Majors — And The Degrees Graduates Wish They Had Pursued Instead

CNBC personal finance writer Jessica Dickler cites “The College Payoff” in her article about college ROI and the top 10 most-regretted college majors.

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November 9, 2022

10 Ways Colleges Can Diversify After Affirmative Action

Law professor John C. Brittain and education- and housing-policy consultant Richard D. Kahlenberg cite “Rewarding Strivers” in their Chronicle of Higher Education article on how to diversify college admissions amid the Supreme Court’s consideration of affirmative action.

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November 7, 2022

Student Demographics: Big Changes Are Forcing Reinvention On Campus

University Business journalist Matt Zalaznick quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale in his article about gradually changing student demographic and how to enrich college experiences.

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November 7, 2022

Three Simple Steps To Assess Return On Investment For Higher Education

The Hill opinion contributor Javaid Siddiqi cites “Ranking 4,500 Colleges by ROI (2022)” in the article on tips to access returns on higher education.

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November 3, 2022

How A Looming Economic Slump Could Upend Higher Ed’s Playbook

University Business Journalist Matt Zalaznick quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale in his article about how the looming recession could affect higher education. He writes that the economic slump could further segregate higher ed but also could drive reforms.

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November 1, 2022

Labeling Women As ‘emotional’ Undermines Their Credibility, New Study Shows

Forbes senior contributor Kim Elsesser cites “May the Best Woman Win? Education and Bias against Women in American Politics,” in her article about how there are still doubts about women’s emotional stability in careers.

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October 31, 2022

College Is Exceptionally Valuable, And We’re Undercounting It

Forbes education contributor Derek Newton cites “The College Payoff” in his article about the value of a college degree.

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October 28, 2022

Joe Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Doesn’t Do Enough For Black Women

Huff Post guest writer Nicole Lynn Lewis cites “If Not Now, When?” in her article about how the student loan forgiveness program doesn’t do enough for Black women because they carry the highest amount of student debt and are most likely to be underpaid and underemployed.

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October 28, 2022

Paying For College In A Recession | Statistics And Predictions 2023

Bankrate’s student loan writer Heidi Rivera interviews CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith on recession predictions.

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October 28, 2022

We All Benefit From Race-Conscious College Admissions — Let’s Not Go Backward Now

The Hill’s opinion contributor Jamie Merisotis quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale on race-conscious college admissions amid the Supreme Court’s consideration of affirmative action.

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October 27, 2022

Smart Money Podcast: How The Nerds Do It: How A Student Loans Nerd Paid Off Her Debt

Nerdwallet lead writer Alana Benson cites “Buyer Beware” in her article on how to pay off student loan debt.

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October 27, 2022

How Employers View An Associate Degree

US News contributor Sammy Allen cites “The College Payoff” in the article on how associate-degree holders can get good-paying jobs.

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October 26, 2022

What Wharton’s Majority Female Mba Program Means For Other Top-Tier B-Schools

Bloomberg’s Jeff Green quotes CEW’s Director of Editorial and Education Policy Martin Van Der Werf on how Wharton’s majority female MBA program marks an important step towards gender parity in graduate programs.

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October 25, 2022

A Playbook For Knocking Down Higher Ed

Chronicle of Higher Education’s senior writer Karin Fischer cites “The College Payoff” in her article about the national rise of anti-education politics.

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October 23, 2022

Why Liberal Education Matters

Inside Higher Ed writers Steven Mintz cites “The College Payoff” and “ROI Business Degrees” in his article about why liberal education matters.

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October 18, 2022

Opinion: We Need More People To Go To College

Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell cites “Ranking 4,500 Colleges by ROI 2022” in her article about why more people should go to college.

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October 14, 2022

Some States And Community Colleges Offer Free Skilled Trades Courses

NPR radio All Things Considered host Alexandra Starr interviews CEW Director Anthony Carnevale to discuss the federal infrastructure bill and job creation.

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October 11, 2022

Closing Higher Ed’s Equity Gaps

Inside Higher Ed contributor Steven Mintz cites “Born to Win, Schooled to Lose” in his article about how colleges and universities need to reaffirm their commitment to diversity. 

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October 5, 2022

People Who Want Student Loan Forgiveness Say They Need An Escape From A “Vicious Circle,” Not A Handout

BuzzFeed News Reporter Clarissa-Jan Lim cites “If Not Now, When?” in her article about how people who want student loan forgiveness say they need systemic change, not just a one-time handout.

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October 1, 2022

One Map Shows Where Americans Earn The Most With Just A High School Degree

Insider Economy fellow Jacob Zinkula and Reporter Madison Hoff cite “The College Payoff,” in their article about how many Americans are exploring alternative career paths on behalf of a college degree.

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September 29, 2022

Why Would-be Students Aren’t Choosing College

Inside Higher Ed’s reporter Sara Weissman quotes CEW Director of Editorial and Education Policy Martin Van Der Werf in her article about why students drop out of college or choose not to enroll.

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September 27, 2022

Is College Worth It? Why That’s Not the Right Question

Diverse Issues in Higher Education writer and president of Cedar Crest College Dr. Elizabeth M. Meade cites “The College Payoff” in her article arguing that asking if college is worth it is not the right question. She writes that a better question to ask is why we no longer believe in education as a public good, worthy of investment.

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September 19, 2022

Students Still Value Career-Oriented Education over Liberal Arts Experiences, Research Finds

Higher Ed Dive senior reporter Jeremy Bauer-Wolf quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale and cites “Liberal Arts ROI” in his article covering the new research on students valuing career-oriented education over liberal arts experiences.

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September 16, 2022

In 2010, A Degree-Holding Janitor Wondered Where His Career Was Headed. See Where He Is Now

Chronicle of Higher Education senior reporter Adrienne Lu quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale in her article about whether college is “worth it” and how the stories of college graduates who can’t find a good job reinforce the idea that college may not be worth the time and effort.

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September 14, 2022

The Mystery of Short-Term Credentials

Lee Gardner, the senior writer at Chronicle of Higher Education, quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale in his article about the missing data on ROI or short-term credentials.

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September 14, 2022

The Path Not Taken

Inside Higher Ed writer Steven Mintz cites “The College Payoff” in his article about how a holistic program of financial, academic, and personal support targeting community college students would provide a bigger payoff than one-time debt relief. 

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September 13, 2022

The Audacity of Student Loan Forgiveness: Prioritizing Relief to Those That Have Borrowed to Meet Employer’s Needs

Forbes contributor Nancy Lee Sánchez cites “Ranking 4,500 Colleges by ROI (2022)” in her article covering the Biden Student Debt Relief Plan. She states how there have been attempts to diminish the ROI of a bachelor’s degree for those who cannot afford to pay it outright.

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September 9, 2022

Is College Worth It? Biden’s Loan-Forgiveness Plan Puts the Debate in Overdrive

Adrienne Lu, the Senior Reporter at The Chronicle of Higher Education, cites “The College Payoff” and quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale to showcase current debates around Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan and the ROI of college degrees.

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