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Skills-Based Hiring: What College Students Should Know

Skills-Based Hiring: What College Students Should Know

Today, employers want to see skills over credentials alone. Find out more about skills-based hiring practices and how you can prepare.

Jane Nam May 22, 2024
The Majority of College Students Worry About AI’s Impacts on the Workforce: Survey

The Majority of College Students Worry About AI’s Impacts on the Workforce: Survey

New survey data shows that 27% of college students cite the rise of AI as a reason they reconsider their major. Discover more findings in our report.

Jane Nam May 9, 2024
Rural Students in Higher Education: Analyzing Challenges and Solutions

Rural Students in Higher Education: Analyzing Challenges and Solutions

Rural students face challenges such as education deserts, the digital divide, limited resources, and remote geography in the pursuit of college credentials.

Elin Johnson April 22, 2025
Colleges With the Wealthiest Students: Facts and Statistics

Colleges With the Wealthiest Students: Facts and Statistics

Middlebury College and other highly selective schools enroll many students from the wealthiest families. See what other colleges made the list.

Jane Nam February 18, 2025
Transfer Acceptance Rates at Four-Year Schools

Transfer Acceptance Rates at Four-Year Schools

Transfer acceptance rates at four-year colleges can range from less than 1% at Ivy League universities to more than 80% at some public institutions.

Jessica Bryant October 11, 2024
Safest College Campuses in the U.S.

Safest College Campuses in the U.S.

Discover the safest college campuses by comparing schools with the lowest crime rates and best campus safety resources.

Jane Nam August 28, 2024
Pros and Cons of AI in Higher Education

Pros and Cons of AI in Higher Education

AI makes information accessible like never before; however, it can also lead to privacy violations. Discover more about the pros and cons of AI.

Jane Nam August 26, 2024
AI Is a Good Thing for Online Education, Says Majority of Administrators

AI Is a Good Thing for Online Education, Says Majority of Administrators

Most administrators say AI is a positive innovation in online education. Discover more perceptions of AI from our survey.

Jane Nam August 12, 2024
9 in 10 Online Learners Experience Positive ROI From Degree Program

9 in 10 Online Learners Experience Positive ROI From Degree Program

Most online learners also told BestColleges that online learning is better than or equal to on-campus learning.

Jessica Bryant July 31, 2024