Kathryn Dennett reporter While there is gender equality today the gaps in majors and money are still there. Certain career paths are labeled either as male careers or female careers. To see the genders mixed in those career paths is rare because there are few people who want to break social norms. Breaking these norms…
A survey by New America shows Americans aren’t convinced of the return on investment of a college degree. About 70 percent of Americans believe people with a college education have higher earnings and access to a livable wage compared to those with just a high school degree. However, far fewer Americans 53 percent think accessing high-quality higher education is affordable. Those are some of the core findings of the latest “Varying Degrees” report from New America, which surveys Americans about their perceptions of the value of higher education.