Steps to Help You Minimize College Debt As you know, college is a substantial investment. It is an investment of your time, energy, and resources. By all accounts, it is well worth the investment to invest in yourself. The National Postsecondary Student Aid Study estimates the value-added earnings from a college degree is roughly 15…
Ranking College Campus Noise Just how loud is your college campus? No, we are not talking about your neighbors. We are asking the question in a broader sense to determine how loud a college campus gets given its geographic location. Whether you are thinking about attending a state university or private college, understanding the noise…
Will I Be Ready for College? What does it mean to be college ready? College readiness can be an ambiguous term to many students, parents, and teachers across the country. Our goal is to demystify the notion of what it means to be ready to attend college and succeed in college by using data. The…
College Rankings Methodology Perform a search on top college or best college and you will quickly find everyone has a list. From enormous publishers like U.S. News & World Report to Princeton Review and everyone in between offers a ‘best of’ list of some sort. The lists may be an aggregation of the top 5…
What is a School’s Walk Score? A Walk Score is defined as the proximity of a college or university to resources and amenities. The closer people are to amenities, the higher level of physical activity according to a study by Justin Moore, PhD as published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine. A Walk Score…
A Nursing Career for Males This article dissects the data and analysis of men in the nursing field. Utilizing empirical evidence and verifiable data, we help students considering the field of nursing better grasp the demographics. The education insights, career tips, and data will help to inspire and educate students from coast to coast interested…
College as an Investment In this article, we will tackle the data behind the U.S. Department of Education’s NCES survey comparing educational attainment and workforce characteristics. We will cull the most important pieces of data from the NCES study and summarize the findings as it relates to your college trajectory. We will break down the…
What are the Top Jobs in Psychology? Psychology has consistently ranked in the top 5 undergraduate college majors in the United States and the future looks bright for psychologists. In fact, careers in psychology are projected to grow 19% or approximately 175,000 jobs through 2024 which is nearly 200% faster than the national average for…
Degrees for Animal Enthusiasts We have assembled this comprehensive guide to help you convert your passion for animals into a career. For many people, the key becomes understanding your options and how to turn your dreams into reality. In most virtually every case, education and experience will help you land your dream job working with…
What You Need to Know About Mental Health Attending college is an exciting adventure rife with opportunities and challenges for everyone. A mix of emotions can come from gaining greater independence, meeting new people, integrating into a new community, and creating memories that last a lifetime. For many college students, college creates stress and anxiety…