April 20, 2023
College is one of the most expensive endeavors that a person will ever pursue. And for lower-income students, the costs alone can be even more daunting.
In this latest data download, check out the annual out-of-pocket costs ("net price") that institutions estimate their lower- and higher-income students will be responsible for covering while earning their credential.
A state-by-state analysis of what certificate, associate’s, and bachelor’s degree graduates earn compared with high school graduates. Explore the State Snapshot for a one-page briefing on any state, or The Payoff Map to compare every field and credential across all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Families often feel pressure to prioritize prestige. Yet in a survey of more than 3,000 parents, only 16% said prestige mattered most for their own child, while 61% believed other parents valued it highly. Jeff Selingo explored this disconnect in a webinar, Finding the Right College Fit, featuring Michael Itzkowitz of The HEA Group.
As the cost of college rises and confidence in its economic value declines, students and families increasingly need clear information about what different degrees and credentials deliver. This report analyzes federal earnings data for 276,963 graduates across 2,958 programs, 225 fields of study, and 386 California institutions to show how outcomes vary by field and credential level.
