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The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) is a research and policy institute within Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy.
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The Major Payoff: Evaluating Earnings and Employment Outcomes Across Bachelor's Degrees - CEW Georgetown
In The Major Payoff: Evaluating Earnings and Employment Outcomes Across Bachelor's Degrees, CEW analysis underscores that a college degree is a worthwhile investment.
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As recent college graduates face an increasingly challenging job market, our new report shows how influential the choice of bachelor’s degree major can be in determining graduates’ earnings potential and employment prospects. bit.ly/4grhO2Y
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Time and time again, the evidence shows that pursuing a 4-year degree is the safest career bet. But deciding which major to pursue can matter as much as the decision to attend college at all. Why does the major matter? Learn more in our latest blog post: bit.ly/4bPISZw
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What Early-Career Earnings and Unemployment Rates Tell Us About the Returns on Bachelor’s Degree Majors - CEW Georgetown
For months, the news cycle focused on the plight of recent college graduates and growing fears that entry-level workers are increasingly unable to compete with AI in today’s job market.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Time and time again, the evidence shows that pursuing a 4-year degree is the safest career bet. But deciding which major to pursue can matter as much as the decision to attend college at all. Why does the major matter? Learn more in our latest blog post: bit.ly/4bPISZw
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky
After 18 years, CEW Director Dr. Jeff Strohl is planning to retire. He will continue to lead the center until a new director is in place. Read the full announcement here: bit.ly/4rL0Ocm
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February 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM
After 18 years, CEW Director Dr. Jeff Strohl is planning to retire. He will continue to lead the center until a new director is in place. Read the full announcement here: bit.ly/4rL0Ocm
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When faced with poor job prospects due to a recession, go to school. A first job can influence the entire course of your career, and entering the labor market during a recession can hinder advancement along an optimal career trajectory. bit.ly/3pTk2jn
Navigating the College-to-Career Pathway: The 10 Rules of Moving from Youth Dependency to Adult Economic Independence - CEW Georgetown
Here are 10 rules students should follow to achieve economic independence when making college and career choices
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February 11, 2026 at 8:13 PM
When faced with poor job prospects due to a recession, go to school. A first job can influence the entire course of your career, and entering the labor market during a recession can hinder advancement along an optimal career trajectory. bit.ly/3pTk2jn
It’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Our research shows that women are still underrepresented in #STEM fields. To achieve equitable representation, we need better approaches to recruiting, enrolling, and graduating these students. #IDWGIS bit.ly/2VJR5JK
Mission Not Accomplished: Unequal Opportunities and Outcomes for Black and Latinx Engineers - CEW Georgetown
Engineering jobs are some of the highest-paying and most prestigious in the US labor market, but they are also some of the least diverse.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
It’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Our research shows that women are still underrepresented in #STEM fields. To achieve equitable representation, we need better approaches to recruiting, enrolling, and graduating these students. #IDWGIS bit.ly/2VJR5JK
Earnings within majors range widely. The top 25% of bachelor’s degree holders who majored in the humanities and liberal arts earn more than the bottom 25% of those who majored in architecture and engineering. bit.ly/3pTk2jn
#ROI #HigherEducation #STEM
#ROI #HigherEducation #STEM
Navigating the College-to-Career Pathway: The 10 Rules of Moving from Youth Dependency to Adult Economic Independence - CEW Georgetown
Here are 10 rules students should follow to achieve economic independence when making college and career choices
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February 10, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Earnings within majors range widely. The top 25% of bachelor’s degree holders who majored in the humanities and liberal arts earn more than the bottom 25% of those who majored in architecture and engineering. bit.ly/3pTk2jn
#ROI #HigherEducation #STEM
#ROI #HigherEducation #STEM
The growing relationship between #postsecondary education and the #workforce requires deeper focus on career outcomes in the US. The journey from college to gainful employment is not a smooth ride. Read our 10 rules to help students navigate the journey: bit.ly/3pTk2jn
Navigating the College-to-Career Pathway: The 10 Rules of Moving from Youth Dependency to Adult Economic Independence - CEW Georgetown
Here are 10 rules students should follow to achieve economic independence when making college and career choices
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February 10, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The growing relationship between #postsecondary education and the #workforce requires deeper focus on career outcomes in the US. The journey from college to gainful employment is not a smooth ride. Read our 10 rules to help students navigate the journey: bit.ly/3pTk2jn
Don’t worry too much about where you go to school: institutional brand adds value, but not nearly as much as most people believe. When it comes to labor-market returns, occupation and program of study generally matter most. bit.ly/3pTk2jn
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#HigherEducation #ROI #AcademicSky
Navigating the College-to-Career Pathway: The 10 Rules of Moving from Youth Dependency to Adult Economic Independence - CEW Georgetown
Here are 10 rules students should follow to achieve economic independence when making college and career choices
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February 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Don’t worry too much about where you go to school: institutional brand adds value, but not nearly as much as most people believe. When it comes to labor-market returns, occupation and program of study generally matter most. bit.ly/3pTk2jn
#HigherEducation #ROI #AcademicSky
#HigherEducation #ROI #AcademicSky
“Navigating the College-to-Career Pathway: The 10 Rules of Moving from Youth Dependency to Adult Economic Independence,” a research paper published with the Postsecondary Value Commission, shares considerations for students as they prepare for college: bit.ly/3pTk2jn
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky
Navigating the College-to-Career Pathway: The 10 Rules of Moving from Youth Dependency to Adult Economic Independence - CEW Georgetown
Here are 10 rules students should follow to achieve economic independence when making college and career choices
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February 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
“Navigating the College-to-Career Pathway: The 10 Rules of Moving from Youth Dependency to Adult Economic Independence,” a research paper published with the Postsecondary Value Commission, shares considerations for students as they prepare for college: bit.ly/3pTk2jn
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky
#HigherEducation #AcademicSky
Our research finds that earning disparities still exist by race and ethnicity. Depending on the education level, Asian and white workers earn more than those who are Black, Latino, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or Native American/Alaskan Native. bit.ly/2ZvlsoY
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The College Payoff: More Education Doesn’t Always Mean More Earnings - CEW Georgetown
Workers with higher levels of education tend to earn more than those with less education, but that isn't always the case.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Our research finds that earning disparities still exist by race and ethnicity. Depending on the education level, Asian and white workers earn more than those who are Black, Latino, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or Native American/Alaskan Native. bit.ly/2ZvlsoY
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Student debt dampens the positive economic effects of #highered. Among college grads, Black women are the group most likely to hold student debt. This debt constrains their ability to build wealth. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye
The Uncertain Pathway from Youth to a Good Job - CEW Georgetown
These CEW reports find that the pathway to adult economic independence differs and compounds by race, class, and gender.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Student debt dampens the positive economic effects of #highered. Among college grads, Black women are the group most likely to hold student debt. This debt constrains their ability to build wealth. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye
February is Financial Aid Awareness Month! Financial aid can make higher education more affordable. Explore your options — grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study — to help pay for your education. #FinAidFeb #FinancialAidAwarenessMonth bit.ly/3yA0Idk
The Colleges Where Low-Income Students Get the Highest ROI - CEW Georgetown
Low-income students get the highest return on investment at public universities, where costs are typically lower.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:28 PM
February is Financial Aid Awareness Month! Financial aid can make higher education more affordable. Explore your options — grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study — to help pay for your education. #FinAidFeb #FinancialAidAwarenessMonth bit.ly/3yA0Idk
Opportunity gaps in education and the workforce stem from a long history of racial injustice in the US. If you’re interested in exploring our collection of research on racial gaps in opportunity, please visit our resource page here: medium.com/georgetown-c...
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Resources on Racial Injustice in America From Georgetown CEW
We encourage you to explore and share these resources as we all continue engaging in dialogue about race in America.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Opportunity gaps in education and the workforce stem from a long history of racial injustice in the US. If you’re interested in exploring our collection of research on racial gaps in opportunity, please visit our resource page here: medium.com/georgetown-c...
#AcademicSky #EduSky
#AcademicSky #EduSky
Black students have almost twice as much remaining #studentloan debt as their white peers. Because Black students take on more debt, the wage discrimination they face makes repayment that much more of a financial struggle. bit.ly/3vvrroz
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The Cost of Economic and Racial Injustice in Postsecondary Education - CEW Georgetown
Postsecondary attainment gaps by economic status and race/ethnicity result in a loss of economic and social benefits to the US.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Black students have almost twice as much remaining #studentloan debt as their white peers. Because Black students take on more debt, the wage discrimination they face makes repayment that much more of a financial struggle. bit.ly/3vvrroz
#EconSky #HigherEducation
#EconSky #HigherEducation
Disparities in degree attainment matter because differences in earnings by degree level are substantial. But even when adults from marginalized racial/ethnic groups reach the same levels of attainment as white adults, they do not garner the same earnings. bit.ly/4aOgi7F
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Learning and Earning by Degrees: Gains in College Degree Attainment Have Enriched the Nation and Every State, but Racial and Gender Inequality Persists - CEW Georgetown
The US economy misses out on $11.3 trillion in net lifetime earnings gains due to educational attainment gaps.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Disparities in degree attainment matter because differences in earnings by degree level are substantial. But even when adults from marginalized racial/ethnic groups reach the same levels of attainment as white adults, they do not garner the same earnings. bit.ly/4aOgi7F
#ROI #HigherEducation
#ROI #HigherEducation
Hispanic/Latino men, white men, and multiracial men are overrepresented in high-paying STEM occupations relative to their credentials, while Black/African American men and women are underrepresented. bit.ly/3F98McL
Bridging the Middle-Skills Gap: Connecting a Diverse Workforce to Economic Opportunity Through Certificates and Associate’s Degrees - CEW Georgetown
Bridging the Middle-Skills Gap: Connecting a Diverse Workforce to Economic Opportunity Through Certificates and Associate’s Degrees finds that the US is facing an annual shortage of 712,000 certificat...
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February 3, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Hispanic/Latino men, white men, and multiracial men are overrepresented in high-paying STEM occupations relative to their credentials, while Black/African American men and women are underrepresented. bit.ly/3F98McL
The fact that women and members of racial/ethnic minority groups continue to be paid less than white men even when they have the same level of college degree attainment is a critical obstacle to achieving economic parity. bit.ly/4aOgi7F
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#EconSky #AcademicSky
Learning and Earning by Degrees: Gains in College Degree Attainment Have Enriched the Nation and Every State, but Racial and Gender Inequality Persists - CEW Georgetown
The US economy misses out on $11.3 trillion in net lifetime earnings gains due to educational attainment gaps.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:12 PM
The fact that women and members of racial/ethnic minority groups continue to be paid less than white men even when they have the same level of college degree attainment is a critical obstacle to achieving economic parity. bit.ly/4aOgi7F
#EconSky #AcademicSky
#EconSky #AcademicSky
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February 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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This Black History Month, we’ll be highlighting data that point to the persistent inequities found in education and the workforce. The long history of racial injustice in the US continues, but we will keep fighting for change by shining a light on the disparities.
February 2, 2026 at 5:19 PM
This Black History Month, we’ll be highlighting data that point to the persistent inequities found in education and the workforce. The long history of racial injustice in the US continues, but we will keep fighting for change by shining a light on the disparities.
Declining enrollment spells trouble for regional public universities. Unlike larger state schools or wealthier private universities, regional public institutions have small endowments and limited funds to draw from. Therefore, they rely heavily on tuition revenue streams. bit.ly/4hRaEUT
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ROI Tool Highlights Substantial Value of Regional Public Universities - CEW Georgetown
Several regional public universities have return on investment (ROI) values that are comparable to flagship institutions.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Declining enrollment spells trouble for regional public universities. Unlike larger state schools or wealthier private universities, regional public institutions have small endowments and limited funds to draw from. Therefore, they rely heavily on tuition revenue streams. bit.ly/4hRaEUT
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Regional public universities face many of the same challenges besetting the rest of higher education, namely, the college confidence crisis and the continued decline in the population of 18-year-olds—the traditional age of college freshmen. bit.ly/4hRaEUT
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ROI Tool Highlights Substantial Value of Regional Public Universities - CEW Georgetown
Several regional public universities have return on investment (ROI) values that are comparable to flagship institutions.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Regional public universities face many of the same challenges besetting the rest of higher education, namely, the college confidence crisis and the continued decline in the population of 18-year-olds—the traditional age of college freshmen. bit.ly/4hRaEUT
#HigherEducation #EduSky
#HigherEducation #EduSky
Public bachelor’s degree-granting institutions have a median 40-year ROI of nearly $1.8 million compared to the median 40-year ROI for public institutions that primarily grant associate’s degrees and certificates of $1.43 and $1.37 million respectively. bit.ly/4hRaEUT
ROI Tool Highlights Substantial Value of Regional Public Universities - CEW Georgetown
Several regional public universities have return on investment (ROI) values that are comparable to flagship institutions.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Public bachelor’s degree-granting institutions have a median 40-year ROI of nearly $1.8 million compared to the median 40-year ROI for public institutions that primarily grant associate’s degrees and certificates of $1.43 and $1.37 million respectively. bit.ly/4hRaEUT
Our ROI data tool allows users to investigate returns across different time frames—10-, 15-, 20-, 30-, and 40-years—enabling prospective students to consider their earnings potential at different points and across the full arc of their careers. bit.ly/4hRaEUT
ROI Tool Highlights Substantial Value of Regional Public Universities - CEW Georgetown
Several regional public universities have return on investment (ROI) values that are comparable to flagship institutions.
bit.ly
January 29, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Our ROI data tool allows users to investigate returns across different time frames—10-, 15-, 20-, 30-, and 40-years—enabling prospective students to consider their earnings potential at different points and across the full arc of their careers. bit.ly/4hRaEUT
Regional public institutions offer students the opportunity to earn a degree without incurring the high costs typically associated with their larger counterparts, a key factor in their high ROI. bit.ly/4hRaEUT
ROI Tool Highlights Substantial Value of Regional Public Universities - CEW Georgetown
Several regional public universities have return on investment (ROI) values that are comparable to flagship institutions.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Regional public institutions offer students the opportunity to earn a degree without incurring the high costs typically associated with their larger counterparts, a key factor in their high ROI. bit.ly/4hRaEUT
Being a state flagship carries a lot of attention and prestige, but from a purely financial outlook, students may be overlooking the value of regional public universities. bit.ly/4hRaEUT
ROI Tool Highlights Substantial Value of Regional Public Universities - CEW Georgetown
Several regional public universities have return on investment (ROI) values that are comparable to flagship institutions.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Being a state flagship carries a lot of attention and prestige, but from a purely financial outlook, students may be overlooking the value of regional public universities. bit.ly/4hRaEUT
Prospective college students may think that a college degree from a state’s flagship public institution yields a significantly higher payoff than other public universities in that state. Our updated ROI data tool reveals that is not always the case. Read more: bit.ly/4hRaEUT
ROI Tool Highlights Substantial Value of Regional Public Universities - CEW Georgetown
Several regional public universities have return on investment (ROI) values that are comparable to flagship institutions.
bit.ly
January 27, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Prospective college students may think that a college degree from a state’s flagship public institution yields a significantly higher payoff than other public universities in that state. Our updated ROI data tool reveals that is not always the case. Read more: bit.ly/4hRaEUT