College degrees in order of education level start with an associate degree, followed by a bachelor's degree, master's, and doctorate. This guide introduces each degree and details time lengths, ...

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 ...

The latest NBC News poll shows two-thirds of registered voters down on the value proposition of a degree. A majority said ...

The merit of a college education in the United States has been debated due to escalating tuition costs, growing student debt, and shifting perspectives on its long-term benefits. Public trust in the U ...

Just 18% of American adults without a college degree believe four-year colleges charge a "fair" price — but they still find value in getting a college degree. Those are the findings of a new Lumina ...

Anderson is a journalist, author and speaker. She spent 20 years covering finance including 10 at the New York Times before shifting her focus to learning. She is currently working on a book about the ...

We asked Americans what they think about the value of a four-year college degree from a few different angles: Four-in-ten Americans say it is not too or not at all important to have a four-year ...

This story is part of a series on health inequities in the United States and their impact on length of life. These articles will focus specifically on factors related to poverty, race, and geography.

As analysts began digging into Donald J. Trump’s dominant victory this week, a key theme from the past two presidential elections emerged yet again: College-educated voters are on an island. Exit ...

Employers across a range of industries are dropping a job requirement once considered a ticket to a higher paying job and financial security: a college degree. Today's tight labor market has led more ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to create better job opportunities for those without college degrees. More state jobs will no longer require a degree. Some 30,000 military veterans could turn their service ...