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bit.lyPostsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go Now - CEW GeorgetownCEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value.

Our new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators better define, measure, and assess the value of postsecondary education and training. bit.ly/4zLIy7F #AcademicSky #Postsecondary

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Among adults who completed a master’s degree in business within 10 years of graduating from a bachelor’s degree program, 71% are White, 9% are Black, 8% are Latino, and 8% are Asian. #ROIBusiness. bit.ly/3N43VHG #Business #BusinessDegree #AcademicSky

bit.lyThe Most Popular Degree Pays Off: Ranking the Economic Value of 5,500 Business Programs at More Than 1,700 Colleges - CEW GeorgetownDue to relatively high salaries post-grad and job prospects, business remains one of the most popular college majors.

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Majoring in business pays off. In most programs, business students’ median annual earnings two years after graduation are roughly 10 times their monthly debt payments. bit.ly/3N43VHG #Business #College #AcademicSky

bit.lyThe Uncertain Pathway from Youth to a Good Job - CEW GeorgetownThese CEW reports find that the pathway to adult economic independence differs and compounds by race, class, and gender.

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Student debt dampens the positive economic effects of #highered. Among college grads, Black women are the group most likely to hold student debt. This debt constrains their ability to build wealth. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye #Debt #EconSky

youtu.bePostsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go NowStudents, parents, and policymakers want assurances about the value of postsecondary education and training, prompting experts to develop new ways of measuri...

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Earlier this week, CEW researchers hosted a webinar to discuss our recent report series. The topics covered ranged from measuring the outcomes of postsecondary education to what changes would ensure that education delivers on its full potential. Thanks to all who attended! youtu.be/WWOE0gDTqsA

bit.lySmall Towns, Big Opportunities: Many Workers in Rural Areas Have Good Jobs, but These Areas Need Greater Investment in Education, Training, and Career Counseling - CEW GeorgetownDespite stereotypes of being left behind, rural America offers good jobs, particularly in blue-collar fields.

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Rural America needs more comprehensive counseling services in schools, colleges, and communities to help individuals make decisions about their career pathways. bit.ly/3SJZIxI #AcademicSky #Careers

bit.lyThe Uncertain Pathway from Youth to a Good Job - CEW GeorgetownThese CEW reports find that the pathway to adult economic independence differs and compounds by race, class, and gender.

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Differences in fields of study contribute to earnings inequality. STEM majors have the highest earnings potential of all bachelor’s degree holders, and White and Asian men are most likely to major in these fields. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye bit.ly/3LPWgwa #STEM #AcademicSky

bit.lyUnfinished Work - CEW GeorgetownUpon his retirement, CEW Director Jeff Strohl shares a few reflections about the current frontiers of education and workforce research.

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"The current debate about the value of college is important, as it challenges us to check our assumptions about the college-for-all movement."—CEW's Jeff Strohl talks about the challenges facing postsecondary education. More here: bit.ly/47ymvEg #College #AcademicSky

bit.lySmall Towns, Big Opportunities: Many Workers in Rural Areas Have Good Jobs, but These Areas Need Greater Investment in Education, Training, and Career Counseling - CEW GeorgetownDespite stereotypes of being left behind, rural America offers good jobs, particularly in blue-collar fields.

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Because women and members of underrepresented racial/ethnic groups bear the brunt of economic inequality in rural areas, we need programs specifically geared toward these groups that offer credentials for good jobs available in the rural economy. bit.ly/3SJZIxI #EconSky #Rural

bit.lyThe Uncertain Pathway from Youth to a Good Job - CEW GeorgetownThese CEW reports find that the pathway to adult economic independence differs and compounds by race, class, and gender.

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Racial/ethnic and gender gaps in postsecondary attainment, field of study, occupation, and full-time work combine with persistent discrimination and bias to create an unjust hierarchy of economic opportunity. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye bit.ly/3LPWgwa #AcademicSky

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Those in their teens and 20s are substantially less likely to have a job than they were 30 years ago. While 47% of 18-year-olds were employed in the late 1980s, only 35% were employed in the late 2010s. #UncertainPathway #AcademicSky #Jobs bit.ly/39mn6ye bit.ly/3LPWgwa

bit.lyThe Uncertain Pathway from Youth to a Good Job - CEW GeorgetownThese CEW reports find that the pathway to adult economic independence differs and compounds by race, class, and gender.

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According to our report, “The Uncertain Pathway from Youth to a Good Job,” young workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher are the only group doing better, on average, than the previous generation. #UncertainPathway #AcademicSky bit.ly/39mn6ye bit.ly/3LPWgwa

bit.lyThe Uncertain Pathway from Youth to a Good Job - CEW GeorgetownThese CEW reports find that the pathway to adult economic independence differs and compounds by race, class, and gender.

Young adults’ chances of getting a good job have declined, and economic opportunity is limited. Persistent gaps by race/ethnicity, class, and gender dampen American optimism about young people’s futures. bit.ly/39mn6ye bit.ly/3LPWgwa #Jobs #Workforce #EconSky

bit.lyUnfinished Work - CEW GeorgetownUpon his retirement, CEW Director Jeff Strohl shares a few reflections about the current frontiers of education and workforce research.

There is still work to do to dismantle inequalities and structural barriers to prosperity in education. That failure is why unbiased, robust research that pulls back the curtains on our assumptions about upward mobility remains so important. Read more: bit.ly/47ymvEg #Research #AcademicSky

bit.lySmall Towns, Big Opportunities: Many Workers in Rural Areas Have Good Jobs, but These Areas Need Greater Investment in Education, Training, and Career Counseling - CEW GeorgetownDespite stereotypes of being left behind, rural America offers good jobs, particularly in blue-collar fields.

While we might expect a lack of economic opportunity in rural areas to be driving those areas’ lower labor-force participation rates, equal shares of urban and rural Americans say they are not in the labor force because they cannot find work. bit.ly/3SJZIxI #Work #AcademicSky #EconSky

bit.lySmall Towns, Big Opportunities: Many Workers in Rural Areas Have Good Jobs, but These Areas Need Greater Investment in Education, Training, and Career Counseling - CEW GeorgetownDespite stereotypes of being left behind, rural America offers good jobs, particularly in blue-collar fields.

While increased postsecondary educational attainment would be helpful in rural redevelopment, we can't simply prescribe more college. Increasing rural postsecondary attainment requires addressing significant barriers to enrollment. bit.ly/3SJZIxI #Rural #Postsecondary #AcademicSky

bit.lySmall Towns, Big Opportunities: Many Workers in Rural Areas Have Good Jobs, but These Areas Need Greater Investment in Education, Training, and Career Counseling - CEW GeorgetownDespite stereotypes of being left behind, rural America offers good jobs, particularly in blue-collar fields.

States with large rural populations should join the 24 states that allow community colleges to award bachelor’s degrees and consider offering free programs to help combat rural education deserts. Find more recommendations in our report: bit.ly/3SJZIxI #CommunityCollege #AcademicSky

bit.lyResources on Racial Injustice in America From Georgetown CEWResources on Racial Injustice in America From Georgetown CEW At CEW, we have long studied the equity gaps in educational access and opportunity that stem from a long history of racial injustice in ...

Equity gaps in educational access stem from a long history of racial injustice in the United States. Take a moment to read our resources on equity and continue the dialogue about race in America. #HispanicHeritageMonth: bit.ly/2FUdhJ1 #Equity

bit.lyThe Major Payoff: Evaluating Earnings and Employment Outcomes Across Bachelor's Degrees - CEW GeorgetownIn The Major Payoff: Evaluating Earnings and Employment Outcomes Across Bachelor's Degrees, CEW analysis underscores that a college degree is a worthwhile investment.

Certain financial realities—such as college costs and the high cost of living—put pressure on students to think carefully about how their choice of college major will affect their future earnings and financial security. bit.ly/4grhO2Y #College #AcademicSky #CollegeMajor

bit.lySmall Towns, Big Opportunities: Many Workers in Rural Areas Have Good Jobs, but These Areas Need Greater Investment in Education, Training, and Career Counseling - CEW GeorgetownDespite stereotypes of being left behind, rural America offers good jobs, particularly in blue-collar fields.

Those with lower levels of educational attainment fare better in the rural workforce than in urban areas, in part due to rural America’s blue-collar economy. Workers with a high school education hold 26% of good jobs in rural areas versus 15% in urban areas. bit.ly/3SJZIxI

Rural Americans have a lower labor-force participation rate than urban Americans, but this doesn't suggest that they have less desire to work. To the contrary, rural adults may be less able to work due to illness or disability: bit.ly/3SJZIxI #Labor #Workforce #EconSky

usnews.comAmid Rising Costs, Some Schools Are Waiving Tuition EntirelyMiddlebury College is the latest elite school to waive tuition for families below a certain income threshold.

A growing number of universities are waiving tuition entirely for families earning up to $250K. Along with cost, students and parents should also consider data on program earnings to ensure strong #ROI. Learn more: @usnews.com www.usnews.com/news/u-s-new... #AcademicSky

bit.lySmall Towns, Big Opportunities: Many Workers in Rural Areas Have Good Jobs, but These Areas Need Greater Investment in Education, Training, and Career Counseling - CEW GeorgetownDespite stereotypes of being left behind, rural America offers good jobs, particularly in blue-collar fields.

White workers hold a disproportionate share of good jobs in the rural workforce. Hispanic/Latino and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander workers are slightly more likely to have good jobs in rural areas than in urban areas, but their likelihood is low in both. bit.ly/3SJZIxI

bit.lyUnfinished Work - CEW GeorgetownUpon his retirement, CEW Director Jeff Strohl shares a few reflections about the current frontiers of education and workforce research.

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The American educational system is not a level playing field. Even as inequality remains a persistent hurdle, new challenges raise difficult questions about the future of education and the workforce. Jeff Strohl highlights two of those challenges: bit.ly/47ymvEg #Education #HigherEd #AcademicSky

bit.lyThe Major Payoff: Evaluating Earnings and Employment Outcomes Across Bachelor's Degrees - CEW GeorgetownIn The Major Payoff: Evaluating Earnings and Employment Outcomes Across Bachelor's Degrees, CEW analysis underscores that a college degree is a worthwhile investment.

As recent college graduates face an increasingly challenging job market, our research shows how influential the choice of bachelor’s degree major can be in determining graduates’ earnings potential and employment prospects. bit.ly/4grhO2Y #College #HigherEd

Humanities degrees awarded to college students have hit record lows. Workers with bachelor's degrees in humanities and the arts earn $69K at the median, compared to $81K for all majors and $98K for STEM degrees at the upper end. Learn more: thedailytexan.com/2026/09/22/h...

Happy World Teachers’ Day! Today, we recognize the educators who inspire, support, and empower students. Thank you to the dedicated teachers whose commitment and hard work help shape the next generation. #Teachers #Education

“Whether these reports are used to improve state data collection systems or program outcomes, we intend for them to serve as a road map to further strengthen the US postsecondary system, upon which our economy and our democracy depend.”—CEW’s Jeff Strohl. bit.ly/4zLIy7F #Data #EconSky #AcademicSky

bit.lyUnfinished Work - CEW GeorgetownUpon his retirement, CEW Director Jeff Strohl shares a few reflections about the current frontiers of education and workforce research.

As Jeff Strohl moves into retirement, he discusses how his experiences helped motivate his work investigating the intersections between education, work, and economic opportunity. Find his takeaways here: bit.ly/47ymvEg #Education #Work #Economy

bit.lyUnfinished Work - CEW GeorgetownUpon his retirement, CEW Director Jeff Strohl shares a few reflections about the current frontiers of education and workforce research.

When CEW launched in 2008, our work focused on using career outcomes as a yardstick to judge educational outcomes and to connect the dots between the labor market and education. Jeff Strohl discusses CEW’s history and the future of our work: bit.ly/47ymvEg #Work #EconSky #AcademicSky

washingtonpost.comJobs that earn six figures without going to college (and why they are rare)Occupations like air traffic controllers surpass traditional skilled trades in earnings but still require certification or specialized training, a study found.

Increasing doubts surrounding higher education and rising college costs have led to growing interest in high-paying jobs that don’t require bachelor’s degrees. CEW’s Zack Mabel explains why these jobs are still hard to come by in the @washingtonpost.com: www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

bit.lyUnfinished Work - CEW GeorgetownUpon his retirement, CEW Director Jeff Strohl shares a few reflections about the current frontiers of education and workforce research.

CEW’s Jeff Strohl worked in the construction trades before he began his career in education and workforce research. Read more about what he learned throughout his career in his farewell reflections: bit.ly/47ymvEg #HigherEd #AcademicSky

The US #economy faces a projected shortage of 2.9 million managers through at least 2032, yet some modern companies keep cutting their middle-management ranks. @wsj.com explores why: www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca... #EconSky

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bit.lyPostsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go Now - CEW GeorgetownCEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value.

The third report explores topics that complicate postsecondary value assessment—for example, how to evaluate outcomes for workers who have lower earnings but whose work generates invaluable contributions to society. bit.ly/4zLIy7F #Postsecondary #AcademicSky

Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the millions of Hispanic Americans who contribute to our country daily. We’ll share data that reflect their important role in education and the workforce, and highlight the need to increase representation in both. #HispanicHeritageMonth

bit.lyPostsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go Now - CEW GeorgetownCEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value.

“States can use recent federal changes as an opportunity to set their own specific accountability goals, build more robust data systems, and improve postsecondary outcomes.”—Artem Gulish on the third report in our new three-report series. More here: bit.ly/4zLIy7F #AcademicSky #Postsecondary

“To improve student outcomes, leaders of states, institutions, and programs need to understand not only how their education systems perform on value metrics such as ROI, but also how underlying factors drive these outcomes.”—Jennifer Engle. Read more: bit.ly/4zLIy7F #AcademicSky #HigherEd

bit.lyPostsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go Now - CEW GeorgetownCEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value.

“Post-completion earnings and program costs are central components when calculating the value of postsecondary education. However, a more complete measure would account for nonmonetary benefits as well,” said CEW’s Jeff Strohl. bit.ly/4zLIy7F #Education #AcademicSky

bit.lyPostsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go Now - CEW GeorgetownCEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value.

The third report in our new series provides practical guidance for conceptualizing and measuring postsecondary value to policymakers, policy analysts, researchers, and practitioners at the state level. Read more here: bit.ly/4zLIy7F #AcademicSky

bit.lyPostsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go Now - CEW GeorgetownCEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value.

How can leaders assess whether investments in higher education support the production of credentials that lead to monetary and nonmonetary value? Find out in “Measuring Postsecondary Value,” the second report in our new series: bit.ly/4zLIy7F #Credentials #AcademicSky

bit.lyPostsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go Now - CEW GeorgetownCEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value.

Our new three-report series examines how to measure the outcomes of postsecondary education and training, and what changes in policy and practice need to happen to ensure that postsecondary education delivers on its full potential as a private and public good. bit.ly/4zLIy7F #AcademicSky

bit.lyPostsecondary Educational Value: Why It Matters, Who Is Measuring It, and Where We Go Now - CEW GeorgetownCEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value.

Growing doubt about the value of higher education has motivated experts to develop ways to measure the benefits of postsecondary credentials. Our new report series helps stakeholders determine which metrics are appropriate for which audiences and purposes. bit.ly/4zLIy7F #HigherEd #AcademicSky

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acteonline.orgNew Report Finds Nationwide Credential Shortage Across High-wage FieldsNew research from the Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University found that postsecondary institutions across the nation’s 55 largest metro areas are not producing enough middle-sk...

New research from @georgetowncew.bsky.social found that postsecondary institutions across the nation’s 55 largest metro areas are not producing enough middle-skills credentials aligned with “springboard occupations.” Read more: www.acteonline.org/blog/cte-pol...

bit.lyNavigating the College-to-Career Pathway: The 10 Rules of Moving from Youth Dependency to Adult Economic Independence - CEW GeorgetownHere are 10 rules students should follow to achieve economic independence when making college and career choices

Enhancing counseling and other student services could make all the difference in providing students with a clearer roadmap from school to economic independence. Read the rest of our recommendations for administrators and policymakers: bit.ly/3pTk2jn #Counseling #EduSky

post-gazette.comChoosing a college major? Here’s what experts want you to know.Experts say passion, affordability and career goals should all factor into one of the biggest decisions students make.

When selecting a college major, CEW’s Jeff Strohl advises students to consult data on degree outcomes. The US Department of Education College Scorecard is one potential resource. Learn more: @post-gazette.com www.post-gazette.com/news/educati... #HigherEd #CollegeDegree #AcademicSky

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bit.lyNavigating the College-to-Career Pathway: The 10 Rules of Moving from Youth Dependency to Adult Economic Independence - CEW GeorgetownHere are 10 rules students should follow to achieve economic independence when making college and career choices

One of our key recommendations for administrators and policymakers trying to smooth the pathway to economic independence? Mandate transparency and economic accountability for all #postsecondary programs and institutions. bit.ly/3pTk2jn #AcademicSky #EconSky

bit.lyNavigating the College-to-Career Pathway: The 10 Rules of Moving from Youth Dependency to Adult Economic Independence - CEW GeorgetownHere are 10 rules students should follow to achieve economic independence when making college and career choices

Education should be designed to yield skills that are valued across the workplace—specifically, communication, teamwork, sales and customer service, leadership, and problem solving and complex thinking. bit.ly/3pTk2jn #Education #HigherEd #AcademicSky

hechingerreport.orgOPINION: We've been treating college as a career plan, but it's failing too many studentsCollege has become an expensive career exploration strategy, with no exit ramp for students who may need one. It does not have to be that way.

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High schools should emphasize both #academic preparedness and #workforce readiness in their curricula to connect students with pathways to high-paying middle-skills occupations that are facing shortages. Read more from @hechingerreport.org: hechingerreport.org/opinion-weve...