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First-Time Graduate Enrollment Rises, But Declines Domestically

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Increases in other fields were relatively small, including “other fields,” (2.9%), health sciences (0.8%), and mathematics and computer sciences (0.3%). These fields were particularly hard hit during the pandemic between 2019 and 2020, which probably saw many students defer admission to graduate school.”

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Report: Journalism Jobs to Decrease in Years to Come Due to Industry Decline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bachelor’s degree holders earn a median of $39,700 net of student-loan debt payments three years after graduation – 14th out of 34 major groups – while for master’s degree holders, financial returns for these majors rise to $49,300 three years after graduation – 12th out of 26 master’s degree major groups.

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From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs

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that help learners from low-income backgrounds achieve upward mobility; provide student and employee success solutions to colleges and businesses; invest in education-focused innovations to improve learner outcomes; and provide information, tools and counseling to help millions of borrowers successfully repay their federal student loans.

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Corporate Scholarships: 25 Companies That May Help Pay for College

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It provides scholarships to students in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) that attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). To apply, students must submit a video essay, transcript and completed application. It provides up to $100,000 in scholarship awards per student. MPower Financing.

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The Benefits of Studying Business, Economics, and Technology in the U.S.

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Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and teamwork abilities, are some of the essential traits that universities look for in prospective students. as an international student can be challenging, but there are resources available to help.

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The $40,000 Tax on Black Scientists

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Over the last year, we’ve been exploring the educational experiences of Black and Hispanic PhDs in STEM, and find that of the 184,000 PhDs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields awarded to individuals between 2010-2020, just 3.8 percent went to Black Americans.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Acclimate collegiate Black males to the campus career center for employment, internship, and skill development opportunities.