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Why Low-Income Students Should Have the First Shot at Free College
As the United States moves forward with making debt-free college a possibility, policymakers must prioritize making higher education accessible for low-income and historically underrepresented students, according to a recent report by the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP). Undoubtedly, a degree in higher education, today, is more important than ever before. It is, in… Read More
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12 Jobs for Philosophy Majors
By this point, philosophy majors are used to hearing they won’t get a job after college. But, in truth, job opportunities for philosophy majors aren’t so grim. While you may be hard-pressed to find a job with only a bachelor’s degree, a foundation in philosophy can lead to all types of jobs in law, education,… Read More
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12 Jobs For Sociology Majors
Sociology majors are amazed and intrigued by the way humans interact. They study the evolution of human communication, from ancient civilizations to modern-day social movements. Because the field combines aspects of history, psychology, political science and philosophy, there are a wide variety of potential jobs opportunities — most of which are humanities-based and involve research,… Read More
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12 Jobs for Political Science Majors
Many who choose to major in political science do so because of their passion and fascination with the government. Although people often assume a political science degree leads to a life in politics working as a mayor, governor, senator or member of the House, that is not always true. Political science degrees can lead to… Read More
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Is the Opioid Epidemic Reaching College Campuses?
On average, opioids kill 130 people per day in the United States — over five people every hour. Opioids and college students, however, aren’t often mentioned in the same breath. Primarily, the issue has been cast as a rural, lower-class epidemic. Instead, college students are historically associated with alcohol, marijuana and ecstasy — the “party”… Read More
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12 Jobs for English Majors
English majors often have a deep passion for learning. Because they typically enjoy reading, writing, discussing and explaining, many English majors go on to take teaching jobs. But that doesn’t mean they are limited to a life in education. English majors also go on to become lawyers, editors, reporters and more. A bachelor’s degree in… Read More
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12 Jobs for Finance Majors
Finance majors are in high demand, as nearly every institution needs someone to help analyze financial data and make financial decisions. Understandably, analytical skills are must-have for those aspiring to work in finance. But, the best finance workers also have great communication skills, so they can effectively explain financial matters to a company’s decision makers… Read More
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12 Jobs for Psychology Majors
People who study psychology are trained to analyze and predict people’s mental behavior, so they can help them overcome the challenges they’re facing at home, in school, and in personal and professional relationships. A psychology degree prepares people to work a broad range of jobs, including counseling, teaching, social work and more. Here is a… Read More
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Are You Sure Your Classmate Has a Home?
Many people associate college with fond memories — new friendships, freedom and their first steps into adulthood. Some graduates even longingly look back at it as “the best four years” of their lives. But, for others, that certainly doesn’t hold true. Thirty-six percent of college students experience some kind of homelessness, and 9 percent… Read More
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12 Jobs for Business Majors
If you’re good with numbers, and/or have any interest in understanding the inner workings of companies, a business degree is the right choice for you. A degree in business opens up many different employment opportunities. However, because the subject is so broad, some of the jobs you could earn may require further, more specialized education.… Read More
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Student Feedback Rates Male Professors Higher Than Females
Students are consistently rating male professors from English-speaking backgrounds higher than female professors or professors from non-English speaking backgrounds in course evaluations for science and business classes, a new study from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia finds. These findings are not meant to suggest that men who grow up speaking English… Read More
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12 Jobs for Communications Majors
A degree in communications offers many opportunities for employment. It is the perfect degree for an extroverted, conversational person who doesn’t want to be limited to a specific field of work. Communications majors can be found everywhere, from sales teams to human resource departments. Nearly every company needs a communications expert. Here is a list… Read More
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How Universities, Students Can Advance Equity for Women of Color
For every dollar men are paid for working a full-time job, women are paid 80 cents. And it’s worse for young women of color — they experience poverty at nearly twice the rate of young white women. While this may be news to some, it certainly isn’t to minority women. They endure these inequalities first-hand.… Read More
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12 Jobs for History Majors
If you’re interested in the humanities (reading, writing, analyzing culture, etc.), but you aren’t sure what you want to do after graduation, majoring in history is a good choice. An undergraduate degree in history can serve as a stepping stone to many different types of jobs. However, because the subject is so broad, most of… Read More
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Stony Brook Models How Universities Can Help Financially-Insecure Students Succeed
Today, a college degree is perceived as a ticket to professional and economic opportunity. Of the 55 million job openings expected through 2020, only 36 percent of them can be earned with solely a high school diploma. And, on average, Americans with a bachelor’s degree earn 66 percent more than those whose education stopped after… Read More
