The Kept-Up Academic Librarian: In Tough Economic Times It Is Better To Have A College Degree

August 23, 2012

In Tough Economic Times It Is Better To Have A College Degree

Two new studies offer emphatic answers to much-discussed questions about higher education: Yes, a college degree is worth it, but yes, it’s the middle-class that’s getting particularly squeezed with student debt in the pursuit of one. Both studies make persuasive cases, though each could be misunderstood without important context. “This is the clearest information that we have seen to date about the advantage of having college-level skills in the employment market,” said Lumina’s president and CEO Jamie Merisotis. “Since the recovery started two years ago we’ve seen a real acceleration. The gap between those with a college credential and those without one is growing.” Read more at:
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Aug 23, 2012 2:03:00 AM | Career/Job Related, Current Affairs

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