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Ten years ago, degrees like sustainability, artificial intelligence, and data science were not very popular. Examine the ...

A 2021 state law allows community colleges to create bachelor's degrees, so long as they don't duplicate what the state ...

The University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi are getting several new degree programs. The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning approved the programs during a regular ...

TikTok millionaires and AI tools make college look like an overpriced relic, so it’s fair to ask: are degrees even worth it anymore? The answer? Some absolutely are—and some absolutely are not. The ...

Real estate mogul and entrepreneur Grant Cardone is doubling down on a message he’s been pushing for years: college isn't worth it for most people. In a recent post on X, Cardone laid out seven ...

Christina Westman dreamed of working with Parkinson's disease and stroke patients as a music therapist when she started studying at St. Cloud State University. But her schooling was upended in May ...

Choosing the right college major is more than just a question of passion — it’s a financial decision that can shape the rest of your life. Today, the average annual cost of college comes in around $38 ...

Just 18% of American adults without a college degree believe four-year colleges charge a "fair" price — but they still find value in getting a college degree. Those are the findings of a new Lumina ...

Every shift in how work is valued tends to announce itself quietly. There is no single policy change or hiring mandate.