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The “ Great Resignation ” has taught us that employees are taking their future into their own hands , giving up their current roles for remote work , higher wages , and potentially fewer demands and stressors in their day-to-day responsibilities . Students are taking a similar look at college and their future careers , asking themselves , “ What is important to me ? How do I define success ? What will get me there ?”
Higher education ( like all aspects of life ) has taken a hit since the pandemic , forcing colleges and universities to find new ways to attract students and boost enrollment . A compelling fact is that the employment rate for college graduates is just under 90 percent , according to the National Center for Education Statistics ( NCES ). Students recognize the impact a higher education degree has on employment rates but are facing a decision on whether the value of a college degree is worth the price , especially as some states look to no longer require a bachelor ’ s degree in the hiring process .
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Making college more affordable is on the minds of many higher education leaders , encouraging a harder look to be taken at longterm solutions to help students avoid taking on large amounts of debt . But in the meantime , cost is a huge barrier for many
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