With so many jobs requiring college degrees these days, there has never been more of an emphasis on higher education. We'll show you which degrees matter most, where you should apply and how much more money you can expect to make after earning a college degree.

Higher-Education Advice

• 7 High-Growth Jobs That Don't Require a College Degree

  No one is devaluing college or higher education. But somewhere along the line learning a trade and making a living off skilled labor became a bad thing. But it's not. Read more...

• Home Ownership Rates Decline While Student Loans Soar

  The teens and 20s are always a tricky time for young adults trying to launch careers, move into their own households, figure out their finances, and generally establish themselves as grown-ups. And when an economic crisis hits in the middle … Read more...

• Take Free Online Classes at the World's Top Universities

  Less than a year after the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University first united to launch a free online education initiative known as edX, the program has gone global. Read more...

• Are Employers to Blame for America's Skills Gap?

  Even as the national unemployment rate lingers above 8 percent -- 12.5 million people -- tens of thousands of jobs are going unfilled as employers contend that they just can't find qualified candidates. Applicants need to get more … Read more...

• 8 College Degrees That Will Earn Your Money Back

  There’s no getting around it. Education is expensive. A four-year degree at a public university costs, on average, $37,343, while an education at a private school will set you back $121,930. While statistics show that a college degree will … Read more...

• 8 College Degrees with the Worst Return on Investment

  While there's no doubt that a college degree increases earning power and broadens opportunities, today's high cost of education means it makes sense to more carefully consider which degree you earn. When it comes to return on investment … Read more...

• Take Harvard and MIT Classes for Free!

  Two of the country's premier academic institutions -- the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University -- have joined forces to launch an online education initiative that might just "reinvent education," according to Anant … Read more...

• How to Pay Off Student Loans Faster

  Did you know the average 4-year undergraduate has $18,625 in student loan debt that will end up costing $25,720 between now and 2022? Being saddled with that kind of debt often leads to putting off major life decisions such as getting … Read more...

• 7 Hot Jobs for New College Grads

  The month of May brings us Mother's Day, the Kentucky Derby and -- most importantly -- college graduations. After four long years of toiling and late-night study sessions, graduates have their caps, gowns, and that diploma is waiting for … Read more...

• Networking Tips to Land Your First Job

  Are you planning a transition “from college to career?” You won’t want to miss out on advice from Lindsey Pollak, a recognized expert on next-generation career trends. She recently released a new edition of her terrific book, Getting from … Read more...

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