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Research Finds a College Degree Remains a Sound Investment Despite Rising Tuition

A new analysis of 5.8 million Americans finds that earning a college degree is still a sound investment, although the rate of economic return varies across college majors and student demographics. Read more

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College is still worth it, research finds — although these majors have the lowest rate of return
CNBC, March 14, 2024

Maximizing your degree: Graduates with these majors make the most money
WCNC, March 14, 2024

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Dolores Delgado Bernal to Deliver Wallace Foundation Distinguished Lecture at Annual Meeting
Groundbreaking scholar Dolores Delgado Bernal will deliver the AERA Wallace Foundation Distinguished Lecture at the 2024 Annual Meeting. Read more
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