If you're pursuing a college degree or new career, it's important to stay up-to-date and informed about higher education and professional trends developing in the worlds of academia and employment. Here on the Degrees.info News page, you'll discover the latest news about student loans and college financing, as well as meaningful job, career and salary trends happening around the United States and the world.
- It's Never Too Late to Educate
San Francisco Chronicle (August 3, 2008)
Regardless of age or experience, more students are re-entering the classroom after spending time in the workplace. Read about four college "resumers" -- the term applied to anybody older than 25 who returns to school - who decided to choose a new path with education. - Should Students Major in Turfgrass Science?
U.S. News and World Report (July 31, 2008)
Some specialized majors offer perks - like golf - but raise concern about long-term career prospects. Could specializing in niche areas of study prepare students for better career possibilities or narrow their options? - The Ethics of Taking Vacations
Business Week (July 29, 2008)
You owe it to yourself to recuperate, and you'll do better at work by taking time off. But is vacation time a question of ethics or necessity? - Green, Greener, Greenest
NY Times (July 27, 2008)
Green is good for the planet, but also for a college's public image. As a commitment to the environment begins to affect applicants' decisions, campuses across the country are racing to be the greenest of them all. - 9 Reasons Your Salary Isn't Higher
U.S. News & World Report (July 23, 2008)
It's a rare individual who wouldn't like to make more money each year, but some factors correlated to higher pay are impossible for a person to control. - Four-Year Schools Get Bigger Share of Revenue Pie
USA Today (July 23, 2008)
Community colleges continue to sit at the bottom of the pecking order while four-year colleges receive dramatically more funding for higher education. - Four Reasons Textbook Costs Will Drop
U.S. News & World Report (July 21, 2008)
Textbook prices, which have nearly tripled in the past 20 years, may finally start to decline thanks to some new laws, technology, and upstart companies. - Coming This Fall: Free Textbooks
Time Magazine (July 16, 2008)
Shelling out big bucks at the campus bookstore is a college tradition that students can count on each semester. But come September, publishing upstart Flat World Knowledge will offer a much more appealing price point: its books will be free. - Report: Not Enough Graduating with Science, Math Degrees
USA Today (July 15, 2008)
A high-profile push by American business groups to double the number of U.S. Bachelor's Degrees awarded in science, math, and engineering by 2015 is falling way behind target. While there appears to be a surplus in the job market of scientists with Doctoral Degrees, the case for boosting Bachelor's Degrees is strong. - High Cost of Driving Ignites Online Classes Boom
The New York Times (July 11, 2008)
The vast majority of the nation's 15 million college students live off campus, but with gas prices above $4 a gallon, many are seeking to cut commuting costs by studying online. - Online 'Textbooks' See College Doors Opening
USA Today (July 10, 2008)
As textbook prices skyrocket, college students and faculty seeking more affordable options increasingly turn to "open textbooks" -- free textbooks available online that are licensed to allow users to download, customize and print any part of the text. - If You're Open to Growth, You Tend to Grow
The New York Times (July 7, 2008)
Why do some people reach their creative potential in business while other equally talented peers don't? After three decades of painstaking research, one Stanford psychologist believes the answer lies in how people think about intelligence and talent. - The Most Lucrative College Majors
Forbes (July 4, 2008)
From computer science to criminal justice, learn which majors pay and which do not in today's job market. - Cheaper, Bigger, and Cooler Student Loans
U.S. News & World Report (July 1, 2008)
It just got a little easier and cheaper to borrow for higher education. New federal standards help reduce some of the financial pressure for college students. - Colleges Use 529 Savings Plans as a Recruiting Tool
The Wall Street Journal (June 24, 2008)
The 529 plan has provided tax benefits for years. Now a growing number of colleges and universities are using it as a recruiting tool, offering future students and their families tuition discounts for putting money aside for higher education. - Technology: It's Where the Jobs Are
BusinessWeek (June 24, 2008)
A new survey shows growing job opportunities in the tech field with higher-than-average pay. As the number of tech grads falls, the demand for qualified workers continues to rise. - Are You in the Best City for Your Job?
BusinessWeek (June 16, 2008)
A high salary will only take you so far if the cost of living is even higher. If you want your dollar to go further, maybe it's time to relocate. Find out if you are living in the best or worst city for your job. - Best Graduate Schools 2009
U.S. News & World Report (June 2008)
U.S. News has collected data from more than 12,000 graduate programs to bring you this year's rankings. Start by selecting a discipline for access to top program rankings. -
The Rise of 'Virtual Schools' Divides Education World
The Minnesota Post (June 2, 2008)
Because online school programs know no geographic boundaries, they create keen competition for students that could endanger some districts' finances and futures. Yet, online and computerized learning programs appear to be leveling the playing field between rich and poor school districts and between rural and urban students. - Student Loans Start to Bypass 2-Year Colleges
The New York Times (June 2, 2008)
Some of the nation's biggest banks have cut off students at community colleges and other less competitive schools. - Recession-Resistant Careers
The Boston Globe (June 1, 2008)
Even when the economy sours, the lucky workers in these fields are in demand. - More Education News
