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Nearly 60 colleges have adopted three-year bachelor’s degrees, a significant shift in higher education. Students save time and money by graduating a year early, while colleges hope to attract more ...

This article has been updated to add information. A quarter of the academic degree programs in Indiana's public higher education institutions will be eliminated, suspended or consolidated in the ...

Thinking of taking those big brains to grad school? Depending on your field of choice, it may not stretch your career prospects or future earnings — just your wallet. According to a study recently ...

Going to graduate school can boost your career and salary — but some of the most popular advanced degrees are not worth the cost. That’s one of the main findings of a report released Tuesday by the ...

Johnson & Wales University. The university has launched in-person three-year bachelor’s degrees that can be earned with fewer than the traditional 120 credits, part of a fast-moving national trend.

The UW Board of Regents approved policy revisions allowing programs to be 90 credits instead of 120. Advocates say shorter degrees save students time and money. Critics say shorter degrees leave ...

A new Tennessee bill would allow some private school teachers without a college degree to teach in public schools. To qualify, candidates would need 10 years of teaching experience in certain private ...

The job market is faltering. Wages aren’t keeping pace with inflation. Many Americans question the value of a college degree. But America is still awash in good-paying jobs, and not all of them ...

Last month, state lawmakers in Iowa introduced a bill that would allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees—and unwittingly triggered a turf war. While community college advocates argued the ...

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...