Increased transparency is not just a good policy idea—it’s something that graduate students want. In our report, we present a potential regulatory pathway to transparency and evaluate which graduate programs could be affected by the regulations. bit.ly/3NaFnzn #AcademicSky #HigherEducation

In 1983, 8% of all jobs were held by workers with graduate degrees; by 2021, that share had nearly doubled, to 14%. We expect demand for workers with graduate degrees to increase further into the next decade, reaching 16% by 2031. bit.ly/3NaFnzn #EconSky #Jobs

Adults (ages 25–64) with graduate degrees have the highest employment rates of adults at any education level—87%, compared to 75% for all adults. bit.ly/3NaFnzn #HigherEducation #Workforce #EconSky

Requiring the publication of relevant outcome metrics, like completion rates and loan repayment rates, on each graduate program’s website and through a centralized web portal could shed a brighter light on the full spectrum of graduate program outcomes. bit.ly/3NaFnzn #HigherEducation #AcademicSky

In some cases, graduate education worsens earnings disparities. Median earnings among Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino workers with graduate degrees are $16,000 below the median among all workers with graduate degrees. bit.ly/3NaFnzn #HigherEducation #AcademicSky #ROI

Higher earnings, career advancement, and a curiosity for learning all drive interest in graduate education, but high costs and student debt undermine the perceived value of graduate degrees. Our report examines the ROI of graduate education: bit.ly/3NaFnzn #HigherEducation #AcademicSky

Early promise can’t outweigh resource gaps. This is especially true when those resource gaps are compounded by systems that track women and students from underserved racial and ethnic groups toward lower-paying jobs. bit.ly/39mn6ye #AcademicSky #EconSky

Women generally need more education than men to have the same chances of having a good job. Among young men, white men are the only group that is more likely than young workers overall to have a good job at every education level. bit.ly/39mn6ye #AcademicSky #EconSky

Make college more accessible and narrow the racial/ethnic gaps in college financing by investing in free college, incremental credentialing, community college baccalaureate programs, and improved transfer pathways. bit.ly/39mn6ye #HigherEducation #AcademicSky #EconSky

How can we narrow the gaps in educational outcomes? Embrace our country’s diversity and reject racial/ethnic and gender injustice, including through investments in culturally responsive teaching and counseling. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye #AcademicSky #EconSky

Equalizing the chances of getting a good job may help reduce wealth gaps. But educational opportunity is not, by itself, sufficient. We need comprehensive reforms across the policy landscape to provide equal financial opportunity for all. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye

We need to address factors that contribute to gaps in good jobs, including discrimination in the workforce, residential segregation, disparate treatment in the criminal justice system, and differential access to financial services. bit.ly/39mn6ye #AcademicSky #EconSky

Early promise can’t outweigh resource gaps. This is especially true when those resource gaps are compounded by systems that track women and students from underserved racial and ethnic groups toward lower-paying jobs. bit.ly/39mn6ye #EconSky

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

Differences in fields of study contribute to earnings inequality. STEM majors have the highest earnings potential of all bachelor’s degree holders, and white and Asian men are most likely to major in these fields. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye #HigherEducation #STEM

Do all Americans have equal access to the American Dream? Our report on youth pathways to good jobs finds that inequality by race/ethnicity and gender is still an obstacle for young adults on the pathway to securing a good job: #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye

Those in their teens and 20s are substantially less likely to have a job than they were 30 years ago. While 47% of 18-year-olds were employed in the late 1980s, only 35% were employed in the late 2010s. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye #Employment #EconSky

Those in their teens and 20s are substantially less likely to have a job than they were 30 years ago. While 47% of 18-year-olds were employed in the late 1980s, only 35% were employed in the late 2010s. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye #Employment #EconSky

Work-based learning shows substantial promise for strengthening the connections between education and careers. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye

80% of older millennials with a bachelor’s degree or higher had a good job at age 35, compared with 56% who had some college or an associate’s degree, 42% who had a high school diploma, and 26% who had less than a high school diploma. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye #HigherEducation #EconSky

Delayed financial security is just one reason that today’s young adults have held off on making life choices such as getting married and buying a house, or have chosen different paths altogether. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye

Over the course of a career, investment in postsecondary education and training pays off. At the same time, lower earning power and higher student debt can impede young people’s ability to build savings. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye #EduSky

Young adults’ chances of getting a good job have declined, and economic opportunity is limited. Persistent gaps by race/ethnicity, class, and gender dampen American optimism about young people’s futures. bit.ly/39mn6ye #EconSky #AcademicSky

“Underemployment is an important social and economic issue, representing loss of human capital and potential misallocation of educational resources,” said Artem Gulish. bit.ly/3MysSAM #AcademicSky #Underemployment

A deeper understanding of underemployment is particularly crucial at a time when major skills shortages loom on the horizon and college graduates face increasing difficulty in finding jobs. bit.ly/3MysSAM #AcademicSky #EconSky #Underemployment

How we define and measure underemployment is not settled. The policy research community needs to adopt an agenda focused on establishing consensus about how best to measure underemployment. bit.ly/3MysSAM #AcademicSky #Underemployment

Underemployment measures often overlook the earnings premium. Workers with a 4-year degree generally benefit from an earnings premium relative to workers with lower levels of education, even in jobs BLS classifies as requiring less than a bachelor’s degree. bit.ly/3MysSAM #HigherEducation #ROI

“The age at which underemployment is measured matters. The bachelor’s degree earnings premium across all occupations tends to grow over time, from 65% for early-career workers to 85% for late-career workers,” said Catherine Morris. bit.ly/3MysSAM #Underemployment #AcademicSky

With published estimates of underemployment ranging from 25–52%, it’s hard to gauge the scope of the problem. Our new report “Rethinking Underemployment” underscores the need for a common approach. bit.ly/3MysSAM #AcademicSky #Underemployment

Our new report “Rethinking Underemployment” examines three methodological approaches to measuring underemployment and considers how educational diversity within occupations and the bachelor’s degree earnings premium affect estimates. bit.ly/3MysSAM #AcademicSky #EconSky #Underemployment

Early-career earnings and unemployment rates provide important—albeit incomplete—signals about the labor-market returns associated with different bachelor’s degree majors for newly-minted graduates. Learn more in our latest blog post: bit.ly/4bPISZw #HigherEducation #ROI #EduSky

Wishing everyone a blessed and peaceful Ramadan! May this sacred month bring joy, reflection, and unity to all those observing.

To shed light on the labor market for recent grads, we analyzed data from our report “The Major Payoff.” Among early-career workers, bachelor’s degree majors vary significantly in median earnings and unemployment rates. Learn more in our latest blog post: bit.ly/4bPISZw

Happy Chinese New Year—it’s the Year of the Horse! Wishing you prosperity, health, and joy in the year ahead.

Our analysis reveals a mixed outlook for some majors. A major might lead to high earnings, but graduates can still struggle to land their first job. This is particularly true in the current labor market. Our latest blog post provides context: bit.ly/4bPISZw

Depending on major, college graduates’ median annual early-career earnings can vary widely, as can unemployment rates for early-career workers. Why does the major matter? Learn more in our latest blog post: bit.ly/4bPISZw

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

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 #AcademicSky

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

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

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 #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

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 #EconSky #EduSky

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

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

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

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