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

• 4 Tips for First-Time Job Hunters

  The biggest mistake most new job seekers make is not taking enough action. A lot of people spend way too much time sitting at their computers scrolling through job listings while they should be taking lots of other actions, such as visiting … Read more...

• MIT for Free

  The new initiative, dubbed MITx, will have no admissions requirements or application process. Participants will be able to access course materials, interact with faculty and communicate with other students. There will be no charge to take … Read more...

• 2011 Best Places to Work for Recent Grads

  While 2011 college seniors are excited about closing the door on one part of their life, it's common for them to feel pressure as it pertains to next steps. Some graduates may have already landed a job, but others may still not have a clue … Read more...

• 12 Entry-Level Jobs with Big Earning Potential

  No one ever promised you were going to graduate from college and, degree hot off the press, land yourself a job as CFO. But in today's job market, where competition is particularly keen, it seems as if even the mediocre jobs are few and far … Read more...

• Some states will continue budget cuts in the new year

  Even though most states found themselves creating massive cuts in the last year, the budget gap is still too much for some to handle, leading them to decrease spending further. Read more...

• Weakened education budgets leave some turning to online education

  The current economy requires major cuts across the board, and education is taking one of the hardest hits. Although the White House recently reported that the stimulus package was able to save or create 250,000 teaching jobs nationwide, … Read more...

• Dramatic Tuition Hike Leaves Individuals Wondering Where to Turn

  Recent budget constraints have left states having to cut funding left and right, higher education is no exception. The College Board recently released statistics that not only reveal some dramatic tuition increases, but the lull in … Read more...

• California education budget crisis hits home to students, leaves some looking for other options

  The California budget crisis has been a headline fixture for a while, but now that higher education students and faculty are beginning to feel the heat of the latest budget cuts, education has jumped to the front of the news. Because of the … Read more...

• Student dropout rates linked to high stress over finances

  Many students are faced with the realization that paying for college has become worth more than some people's yearly salaries. The rise of inflation, the budget crisis and annual increases are some of the reasons that college has become … Read more...

• MBA programs increase focus on sustainable business

  Sustainable energy and green technologies have been placed at the forefront of America Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and the business world has taken notice. To better facilitate modern professionals' connection with these emerging … Read more...

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