Almost 2 in 5 Americans Don’t See Value in College Degree

  A new survey of 2,245 Americans commissioned by finder.com in July 2017 and conducted by global research provider Pureprofile, found that almost 2 in 5 Americans, or 38.7%, are unsure or don’t think their college degree was worth the money. That’s an estimated 60.96 million Americans. Of these degree holders, 49.6% say they aren’t making Read More …

The Most Marketable Liberal Arts and Sciences Degrees

When thinking of the most marketable college degrees, the liberal arts may not come to mind. But there are many career opportunities for graduates with degrees that fall under the broad category of liberal arts and sciences. Not surprisingly, the science and math degrees offer the most lucrative opportunities and translate most easily to “real Read More …

The Liberal Arts Degree: An Option Just for Rich Students?

In articles about increasing student loan debt, graduates with liberal arts degrees are criticized for not picking a more practical major. For many poor and middle-class students, liberal arts degrees seem like a frivolous path because they don’t connect directly to specific careers. With rising college costs and higher expectations from entry-level employers, a liberal Read More …