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The 2023 Higher Education Return on Investment report can help students decide whether or not they want to go to college and what degree programs will benefit them the most. Read more in Jason Gonzales' Chalkbeat Colorado article: https://ow.ly/O64B50QkcMG.

Yes. It. Is. But with how much it costs it doesn’t make as much sense for too many students. And now polis is trying to limit how much it’s increasing and schools are fighting that. I would love to sit down with Jared Polis - he is doing good things and I’ve seen how much budgets at schools are “out of whack” which by definition means NOT WORKING PROPERLY. Make schools evaluate their budgets. They can make it happen for the 2% cap increase proposed. College and university leadership are spending too much in too many places that students don’t want or use. They spend too much on higher up positions and not enough on staffing for front lines. Colleges and universities need more “executers” (see strengths) - your executers are the ones who make things happen. If you’re going to be brainstorming find how you can bring those ideas to fruition!!! College needs to be affordable for it to be worth it! Students are drowning in debt and can’t afford it - yet, studies show that those who participate in education are stronger in creating a better civilization…. And pricing people out of education explains why our world is absolutely a mess right now. You can’t even get on an airplane without someone behaving badly. You learn much more than just math and English when you pursue higher education - you learn how to manage your time, be around others, respect policies and expectations …. You learn human skills too! Much needed in a world that is becoming increasingly complex. #leadership #strengths #affordable #supportyourstudents #highered #itsworthit #wecandobetter #learnmore #complexworld #learn #outsideoftheclassroom

New research shows that earning a college degree brings not only greater wealth but also greater health and happiness. Those with degrees are more likely to engage in their communities, build meaningful relationships and live longer. They also bring expertise and innovation which means more investment and economic vitality in our cities and neighborhoods. So how do colleges provide people the resources they need to reach this goal and make a bigger impact on the world? Read President Kathleen Harring's analysis of this critical issue, and find out what Muhlenberg College is doing about it. https://bit.ly/3QbFBYE

Really interesting report from the College Futures Foundation. They measured the return on investment for low and middle income students for postsecondary institutions in the state of California. The attachment from their shows a number of institutions where students never will realize an ROI. And there are a few more where the ROI paid off between 150 - 200+ years. Every state should publish information like this to assist advisors and families in making good decisions. Four year institutions in this report do very well across the board as do programs that offer associates degrees. Check out the report. https://lnkd.in/gjbQzj2F

From the article - Two key questions are at the heart of the analysis: How much does a college improve its students’ chances of graduating on time? And how much will it improve the salaries those students earn after they graduate?

Dual credit and educational attainment are associated with higher long-term earnings, so when we can get students to and through the college pipeline early and seamlessly, the benefits are even greater! Explore wages, attainment levels, and field-of-study outcomes of students from 22 ISDs in the Dallas area in the Research Institute’s latest Dashboard, Academic Pathways of Dallas-Area Students. https://lnkd.in/gDUSkZ7Y

Every day should start off with some new data from the Research Institute at Dallas College! This data release quantifies the earnings advantage for dual enrollment participation, as well as even more wage data, if you want to dig in. Please enjoy and share widely!

A positive step toward admitting the ⭐️ best and brightest ⭐️ students globally, regardless of financial status. Once in the U.S., international students who wish to remain long term should be strategic about the degree field and type of employers that they pursue. 🎓 💡STEM degrees currently offer the most options post-graduation 💡H-1B visas require that the individual’s degree field is required for the offerd job 💡H-1B cap exempt employers are not subject to the annual limit on H-1B visas 💡Increased job openings and immigration options in critical infrastructure sectors If you’re an international student looking for help mapping out your immigration options, let’s chat! 💬 📧 ksommer@fragomen.com #fragomen #studentmigration Fragomen

Get a clear understanding of the tuition structure at University of Phoenix, including costs and financial aid resources.

This report underscores a critical challenge facing higher education in the United States: existing funding models hinder progress towards essential goals. Complete College America addresses this challenge with completion-goals funding, a new approach in which colleges receive funds upfront and must meet completion targets. This strategy aims to drive impactful reforms and significantly increase completion rates.