When students head off to college, few probably think about the possibility of dropping out. But recent data shows that becomes the reality for many. In fall 2022, just over 18 million students were ...

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Americans differ in their opinions of higher education. Earning a bachelor's degree is not the best choice for everyone. Families should weigh the costs and benefits of college. As costs rise and ...

A college degree is something Americans have always valued. Even Americans without a college degree believe that education beyond high school is important. But recent Gallup research indicates that 25 ...

Apprentices learn how to plaster at a trade school in Auburndale, Massachusetts. (Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) How we did this Pew Research Center conducted this study to better ...

Garrett Andrews is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Portland Community College where he teaches State and Local Government. Brenna Swanston is an education-focused ...

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For most people, the new economics of higher ed make going to college a risky bet. Credit...Illustration by Sean Dong Supported by By Paul Tough Paul Tough is a contributing writer for the magazine ...

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Increasingly, high school students are questioning the value of college. A new Pew Research Center analysis finds that job opportunities and wages are improving for workers without a bachelor's degree ...

College was once widely viewed as a pathway to success, but today only about 1 in 4 Americans say a bachelor's degree is necessary to secure a well-paying job, according to a new survey from the Pew ...