Future of Work

Employers Nix Degree Requirements, But Data Shows Most Still Value College

Employers Nix Degree Requirements, But Data Shows Most Still Value College

Employers still prefer college degrees, but nondegree credentials can boost pay and widen access. See what the latest U.S. data says.

Gabriel Sánchez April 16, 2026
Degree Apprenticeships Programs Are Expanding, Helping More Students Earn While They Learn

Degree Apprenticeships Programs Are Expanding, Helping More Students Earn While They Learn

Degree apprenticeship programs are helping students earn money and gain real-world experience while they pursue degrees. Here’s what students need to know about this growing alternative to traditional college.

Matthew Arrojas July 23, 2025
Employment of Recent Law School Graduates Hits 10-Year High

Employment of Recent Law School Graduates Hits 10-Year High

Over 85% of law school students from the class of 2023 had a job within 10 months of graduation.

Matthew Arrojas April 23, 2024
Philadelphia Drops Degree Requirement for Many City Jobs

Philadelphia Drops Degree Requirement for Many City Jobs

Many states have changed hiring guidelines to prioritize work experience similarly to a bachelor’s degree.

Matthew Arrojas January 24, 2024
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Launch STEM MBA

Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Launch STEM MBA

A growing number of business schools are offering STEM-designated master of business administration (MBA) programs that focus on data and other high-demand fields.

Bennett Leckrone January 12, 2024
Report: Job Outlook Down for Class of 2024 College Graduates

Report: Job Outlook Down for Class of 2024 College Graduates

Hiring projections are described as strong, but they are down from forecasts for the classes of 2022 and 2023.

Matthew Arrojas December 15, 2023
These 54 Community Colleges Created, Expanded Semiconductor Workforce Programs

These 54 Community Colleges Created, Expanded Semiconductor Workforce Programs

Dozens of two-year colleges have taken advantage of CHIPS Act funds to start or expand programs to train semiconductor technicians.

Matthew Arrojas October 20, 2023
Will AI Take My Nursing Job?

Will AI Take My Nursing Job?

With so many cutting-edge AI tools on the market, are nurses and their jobs under threat?

Evan Castillo June 12, 2023
This Community College Will Pay Students to Attend Renewable Energy Training

This Community College Will Pay Students to Attend Renewable Energy Training

Carteret Community College in North Carolina will pay students $10 per hour to attend a new wind energy and electrical systems training program for summer 2023.

Bennett Leckrone June 2, 2023