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…
Ranking Schools by Classroom Experience Below you will discover a short list of 4-year private and public colleges in the United States. The schools we have listed are rated exceptionally high for their overall classroom experience. Current and former college students have provided key input as part of our peer-based metric tool during the ranking…
Is Having an Undecided Major a Bad Thing? The short answer is that in most cases you should select a college major on your application rather than writing undecided. Understand if you decide to put business administration, biotechnology, Latin American Studies, robotics, or psychology as your intended major, you are not contractually bound to retain…
What is Dentistry? The term dentistry comes from the Ancient Greek word related to odontology which is the study of the development, structure, and health of the teeth. Dentistry, as it is practiced today, is a branch of medicine that includes: Study, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of issues relating to the oral cavity and oral…
Top 6 Skills for a College Grad Regardless of your age or your job title in life, you will need to be disciplined about learning. Consciously working on building key skills and attributes will help ensure a successful vocational trajectory year over year. As educators and national publishers, we continue to see compelling evidence of…
Sociology Career Guide Today’s job market is experiencing a constant, ever-evolving transformation. To this end, skills developed by sociology majors continue to be essential to the fabric of our society. These skills include the ability to: Assess changes in the broader social structure Analyze the effect of these changes individually and globally Understand diverse peoples…
Can an Obscure College Major Boost Admissions Chances for Applicants? It should be well understood by all college applicants and their parents, that getting into a selective college is not easy. In fact, the average acceptance rate for top ranked colleges in the United States is currently around seven percent. This is still the case…