Do all Americans have equal access to the American Dream? Our report from earlier this year finds that inequality by race/ethnicity and gender is still an obstacle for young adults on the pathway to securing a good job: #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye

Racial/ethnic and gender gaps in postsecondary attainment, field of study, occupation, and full-time work combine with persistent discrimination and bias to create an unjust hierarchy of economic opportunity. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye

Despite its steep costs investing in higher education can be a key component to building generational wealth as degree attainment is correlated with higher lifetime earnings. Investopedia Dawn Papandrea investopedia.com/building-gener…

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Differences in fields of study contribute to earnings inequality. STEM majors have the highest earnings potential of all bachelor’s degree holders, and White and Asian men are most likely to major in these fields. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye

For groups more likely to have higher levels of educational debt burden and less likely to have a good job, good choices often are not enough to compensate for intergenerational gaps in wealth. bit.ly/39mn6ye

Young Black women have the highest levels of educational debt and lowest levels of net worth at every education level, reflecting the impact of intergenerational wealth gaps #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye

Work-based learning shows substantial promise for strengthening the connections between education and careers. #UncertainPathway bit.ly/39mn6ye

Happy Labor Day from CEW! Today, we celebrate and appreciate the endless dedication of everyone in the workforce. Enjoy the weekend!

Majoring in business pays off. In most programs, business students’ median annual earnings two years after graduation are roughly 10 times their monthly debt payments. bit.ly/3N43VHG

Women represent just 43% of master’s degree holders in business, and their median annual earnings are roughly $23,000 less than men’s. #ROIBusiness bit.ly/3N43VHG

Explore the rankings of 5,500 business programs at more than 1,700 institutions. Find your college here: #ROIBusiness bit.ly/3N43VHG

73% of students who earn a bachelor’s degree in business enroll in a master’s degree program within 10 years of completing their undergraduate degree, and 52% of undergraduate business majors complete a master’s degree in the same timeframe. #ROIBusiness bit.ly/3N43VHG

A new report from Georgetown CEW found that colleges and other credential providers aren’t producing enough credentials that lead to well-paying, middle-skills jobs to satisfy employer demand in many metro areas across the country. insidehighered.com/news/tech-inno… Inside Higher Ed

Middle-skills providers are producing fewer credentials aligned with high-paying middle-skills blue-collar occupations than are needed in almost all major metro areas, with DC, Dallas, & Boston facing the worst shortages relative to projected labor demand. bit.ly/3MpoAIc

Findings from our new research highlight the major metro areas in which we expect shortages and those in which we anticipate an oversupply of credentials aligned with high-paying middle-skills occupations. bit.ly/3MpoAIc

Nashville, Tennessee, will face the most severe local credential shortage in programs aligned with high-paying middle-skills management occupations relative to projected labor demand. bit.ly/3MpoAIc

It’s important for individuals, regional planners, and education and training providers to know where more middle-skills credentials are needed to meet demand in high-paying middle-skills jobs. bit.ly/3MpoAIc

Happy International Literacy Day! Learning and education unlock a world of possibilities. Today, let’s collectively come together to reflect on the role of literacy in building more inclusive, peaceful, just, and sustainable societies. #ILD2023 #LiteracyDay