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Digital workforce: Bachelor’s in computing beats out engineering and finance for best-paying jobs

University Business

Credentials holders in computer-related fields, such as computer science, computer engineering and computer and information sciences, are the country’s most lucrative students early into their careers, according to Department of Education data compiled by The HEA Group and College Scorecard.

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Engineering majors earn top salaries for grads—with a caveat

University Business

While job titles such as “computer engineer” and “software developer” accounted for some of the highest-paying jobs, students who earned an undergraduate degree in a multitude of engineering pathways dominated both lists. Finance – $66,000 11. from last year.

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College Access and Success Nonprofit Taps Veteran Technology Executive to Enhance Data and Technology Infrastructure

College Forward

6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — College Possible , the pioneering national nonprofit on a mission to boost equitable college access and success by connecting high school and college students from low-income backgrounds with near-peer coaches, today announced the appointment of Ali Ayub as senior vice president of finance, technology, and data.

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The Metaverse explained for university leaders: challenges for universities ahead (3/4)

Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson

I received some negative feedback for comparing 3D Cinema and VR technology adoption curves. I stand by my contention that such technology developments need to take more account of user expectations, as well as their user experience. Demographic patterns play a huge part in any technological innovation.

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11 tips to boost your pool of online students in 2024

University Business

Studying over 3,000 current, former and prospective online students during fall 2023, the marketing and enrollment firm dives deep into online students’ motivations and aspirations and the way they consume information. ” More from UB: How colleges can help moms land a “luxury” career 1.

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QS World University Rankings rates MIT No. 1 in 11 subjects for 2023

CAPD

MIT also placed second in five subject areas: Accounting and Finance; Architecture/Built Environment; Biological Sciences; Chemistry; and Economics and Econometrics. 1 in the broader subject area of Engineering and Technology and No. MIT News Office | March 22, 2023 QS World University Rankings has placed MIT in the No.

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For meta or for worse…

SRHE

Now tell me that I don’t understand global business finance, but I’d still be surprised if these and comparable projects added up to a trillion dollars. So all good. But of course that was then, in the far-off days of 2023. In 2024, we’re now in the thrilling new world of AI, do keep up! Possible negative effects of AI?