Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Charles L. Welch writes on higher education and public institutions. I’m a first‑generation college student. My father, a truck ...

Key Takeaways New research shows that fewer than 1 in 5 community college starters earn a bachelor’s degree within 6 ...

College costs are soaring, yet many graduates are struggling to find work. These are the majors for the fields projected to have the most job openings through 2034.

Choosing the right college major is more than just a question of passion — it’s a financial decision that can shape the rest of your life. Today, the average annual cost of college comes in around $38 ...

Many college students have to take out loans to cover tuition costs. College graduates with a computer science major generally earn high wages post-graduation and receive the highest return on their ...

As a recent Inc. article noted, a rising number of college graduates have doubts about the “wage premium” their diplomas were expected to provide by commanding better than average starting ...

Studies show what hapless college grads learn the hard way: some of their university degrees aren’t worth the big bucks they paid for them. That goes for graduate students as well as undergrads.

Naperville residents have completed college/university degrees or have been named to their school’s academic achievement ...

The ambitious plan would create a regional ‘9-16’ school that would serve high school freshmen all the way through college.