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Striving for a better future: Vanessa’s journey to a career in engineering

College Forward

This fall, fueled by her love of math, science, and the potential for more career opportunities, Vanessa plans to study engineering. Like many students waiting for schools to process the FAFSA and financial aid offer letters, she will commit to a college later this year, and is leaning toward the University of Nebraska Lincoln.

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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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College Degree Still Sound Investment, Despite Rising Tuition

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Across 10 fields of study, engineering and computer science majors experienced the highest median returns, exceeding 13%, followed by business, health, and math and science majors, up to 13%. A college education, in other words, is expected to yield an annual rate between 9% and 10% throughout an individual’s career.

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Pima Community College Receives Nearly $1.5 Million to Support Low-Income and First-Generation Students with STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education (ED), which it will use to serve low-income and first-generation students interested in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degrees from select high schools. Pima Community College has received nearly $1.5 million from the U.S.

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The 5 subjects proven to give undergrads the best wage premium

University Business

Despite declining higher education enrollment rates beginning in 2010, undergraduate degrees in engineering and computer science are continuing to see substantial growth most likely due to the high lifetime wage earnings they promise, according to a new study published by Sage Journals. ” Researchers analyzed survey data from 5.8

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Top Questions to Ask a College Admissions Counselor

Great College Advice

What percentage of students who don’t qualify for need-based financial aid receive merit-based financial aid? What’s the average dollar amount of merit-based financial aid offered? Financial fit is a very important aspect of choosing a college, and it is not talked about enough!

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Young, Brilliant, and Ready: Preparing Black Males for Postsecondary Opportunities and Transitions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Scholars and numerous peer-reviewed journals have dedicated special issues on the topic of Black men and boys. Acclimate collegiate Black males to the campus career center for employment, internship, and skill development opportunities.