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.
- Best Careers 2008
U.S. News & World Report (2008)
U.S. News & World Report's annual career report spotlights 31 careers that offer strong outlooks and high job satisfaction, a dozen cutting edge careers poised for future growth, 13 overrated professions, and median salary information for careers in 25 metropolitan areas. - Fewer Students at 2-Year Colleges Can Get Federal Loans
USA Today (April 22, 2008)
A new study finds that more than 1 million community college students – a disproportionate number of them minorities – can't get college loans because their schools decline to participate in the federal loan program. - The Value of the Male Schoolteacher
The Boston Globe (April 22, 2008)
According to the National Education Association, 9 percent of elementary school teachers are men. Education researcher Shaun Johnson of Indiana University says low wages and prestige relative to what men can find elsewhere, plus notions of masculinity, fears of being accused of sexual abuse, and even undercurrents of homophobia dissuade men from the profession. - The New Math of College Financing
The Wall Street Journal (April 21, 2008)
As top schools revamp their financial-aid programs, the impact will be felt well beyond those institutions. What does it mean for parents and students? A Q&A for the confused. - Employers Stuck for Trades People, Technicians
ABC News (April 21, 2008)
Employers are increasingly desperate for plumbers, welders and other technical staff, U.S. employment services firm Manpower Inc. said in its annual survey of staff shortages. - What's Your Minor?
The New York Times (April 20, 2008)
Minors, along with double majors, are increasingly popular as students try to master multiple subjects on the way to flexible careers or future education. - Keeping the Lid On
The New York Times (April 20, 2008)
In the past five years, tuition and fees have gone up 14 percent at four-year private colleges (when adjusted for inflation), with the average price reaching $23,712 this year. As the economy slows, tuition threatens to put an even tighter pinch on pocketbooks. But under pressure from parents, Congress and one another, colleges have tweaked the financial aid model. - Paying for College Without the Home Equity Option
The New York Times (April 19, 2008)
The turmoil in real estate has meant that home equity – often a fallback for college funds – is difficult to tap, forcing many parents and students to reconsider high-priced colleges. - Congress Acts to Boost Student Lending
USA Today (April 17, 2008)
The House on Thursday backed a measure aimed at ensuring students get college loans amid the turmoil in the credit markets. - Fewer Options Open to Pay for Costs of College
The New York Times (April 12, 2008)
Parents and students will have to navigate unfamiliar and difficult terrain when it comes time to pay for college this year, with student loan companies in turmoil and banks tightening their standards and raising rates on other types of borrowing. - Young, Less-Educated Mothers at Greater Risk for Postpartum Depression
The Wall Street Journal (April 10, 2008)
Want to reduce your chances of suffering from depression after you have a baby? Stay in school, don't rush into things and get married first, according to data published by the CDC. - Report Tells How to Improve College Educations
The San Francisco Chronicle (April 10, 2008)
American undergraduate education needs to change if college students are going to learn more than just practical skills for chosen careers, according to a report by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. - Credit Crunch Hits Private Student Loans
The Wall Street Journal (April 9, 2008)
College students in need of private loans to pay for the coming academic year will have to grapple with higher interest rates and tougher credit checks. Even then, some who have qualified for such loans in the past probably won't this year. - Balancing Work and School
The Calgary Herald (April 3, 2008)
Whatever the reason, working while going to college or university is a reality for many post-secondary students. But learning to juggle academic commitments and a job can help in the long run by filling out your resume, as well as teaching valuable time-management skills, say advisers and students. - Making Room For 'Dr. Nurse'
The Wall Street Journal (April 2, 2008)
As the shortage of primary-care physicians mounts, the nursing profession is offering a possible solution: the "doctor nurse." - Free Online College Courses Are Proliferating
The Wall Street Journal (March 28, 2008)
In the past few years, educational material has been made available online, free for anyone who wants it. While MIT remains the poster child of the movement, many universities across the U.S. and Europe have similar programs, and in recent years Asia has embraced the initiative. - How to Get Financial Aid for Grad School
U.S. News & World Report (March 26, 2008)
There are plenty of ways to make graduate school affordable. Plus, asking the right questions will save you money. - Q&A: How Valuable Are Online MBAs?
Financial Times (March 14, 2008)
The number of schools offering online MBAs has risen sharply in recent years. But do these distance learning programs carry the weight of their full-time counterparts and how are they perceived by potential recruiters? A panel of industry experts weighs in. - Life Expectancy Tied to Education
BusinessWeek (March 11, 2008)
A study finds that, in the U.S., college-educated live longer than those who only finish high school - Online Education Takes Off in India
BusinessWeek (February 22, 2008)
The business of distance learning on the subcontinent is becoming so big that foreign universities and venture capitalists are taking note. - A Second Life for Higher Ed
U.S. News & World Report (January 10, 2008)
An increasing number of colleges around the globe are offering online classes in the Second Life virtual world. They're buying digitally designed "islands" in cyberspace -- to the tune of $1,000 per region -- where professors in avatar form conduct classes and hold office hours. Sound strange? It won't for long. - Business Education Under the Microscope
BusinessWeek (December 27, 2007)
Amid growing charges of irrelevancy, business schools launch a study of their impact on business.
