June 8, 2023
Every year, American taxpayers provide over $100 billion to help subsidize students’ higher education endeavors. Do you ever wonder where those dollars actually go? In our latest data download, you can see the total amount of federal grants and loans that flow to institutions every single year.
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.
Public Agenda and The HEA Group announced a two-year collaborative initiative to improve data transparency and economic mobility across California’s higher education landscape.
Are certificates worth it? For which programs? Do they align with Colorado's future economy? With a new short-term Pell Grant program launching on July 1, 2026, The HEA Group President Michael Itzkowitz argues that Colorado policymakers have a real opportunity to boost the state’s economic prosperity if they can answer those questions.
