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Most Americans Don't Think A College Degree Is Worth The Cost, Survey Reveals
Sunday, April 2, 2023 - 9:53am | 538According to a recent survey, Americans' confidence in the value of a college degree has steadily declined. The decline is due to a combination of factors, including concerns about student loan debt and questions about the relevance of college programs in today's rapidly changing...
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Elon Musk Wants To Start A University In Texas: Here's What His Twitter Followers Have To Say
Friday, October 29, 2021 - 3:52pm | 645Elon Musk has a huge Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) following and his tweets often move markets and assets. On Friday, the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) and SpaceX CEO tweeted his intention to set up a university. What Happened: Elon Musk said in tweet he is thinking of starting a new...
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Going To University Makes No Economic Sense, New UK Study Says
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 - 3:42pm | 279A recent study from the Intergenerational Foundation concluded that, at least in the U.K., going to university could ruin your financial situation for life – unless you manage to graduate from Oxford or Cambridge, or become a medical or dental doctor. The problems don't finish...
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The Latest In College Trends: The Retail Sector
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 4:43pm | 884Sometimes even experienced investors and traders get so bogged down by top-down growth trends that they miss the grassroots growth movements. On the other hand college students, who make up 20 percent of the general U.S. population, are much more aware of their surroundings. In fact, they may...
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University of Phoenix vs. Strayer University: Which is the Better Bet?
Friday, January 31, 2014 - 4:18pm | 540There's been a lot of debate lately, about the value of a university degree. While those who have graduated from college certainly outearn those who have not, the actual kind of college degree earned makes a big difference in eventual salary expectations. But in general, the traditional...
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Good News for 2014 High School Grads – Getting Into College Just Got Easier
Thursday, December 5, 2013 - 11:35am | 616There’s good news for high school seniors who will graduate in 2014. They will have an easier time getting into college than graduates in years past. According to the Los Angeles Times, the reason is simple – less competition. For the first time in several years, the number of applicants...
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Seth Morgan Guest Column: 'Addressing the Higher Education Bubble'
Thursday, September 8, 2011 - 12:59pm | 799Introduction: Seth Morgan, CPA is a former State Representative from Dayton, Ohio and served as the Ranking Member of the Primary and Secondary Education Subcommittee. He also serves as the State Policy Director for Americans for Prosperity (AFP) – OH, a grassroots organization that encourages...