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US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

Medical, law and pharmacy degrees yield best returns, study finds

Graduate degrees in medicine, law, and pharmacy offer high returns, while degrees in social work and psychology may yield negative returns on investment.
Higher education
fromNature
4 months ago

On the move: why PhD students study abroad in 2025

Financial considerations are now the primary reason many PhD students study abroad, overtaking cultural experience.
fromZDNET
7 months ago

Is AI a job killer or creator? There's a third option: Startup rocket fuel

"The spread of AI programming tools, which can quickly generate thousands of lines of computer code -- combined with layoffs at companies like Amazon, Intel, Meta and Microsoft -- is dimming prospects in a field that tech leaders promoted for years as a golden career ticket."
Venture
Careers
fromFortune
7 months ago

The old system failed Gen Z. We should listen to them for a change

Gen Z is reshaping the workforce with a shift toward gig economy roles as traditional career paths become less viable.
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

Torn between Amsterdam and the US for grad school, she made a pros and cons list to guide her decision. Take a look.

Ng prioritized cost and relevance over Ivy League prestige in her graduate school choice.
Law
fromAbove the Law
8 months ago

The Best Law Schools In America For Career Prospects (2025) - Above the Law

The Princeton Review ranks law schools based on graduates' career prospects using updated and relevant employment data.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

Zoomers can't get in and boomers can't get out: The job market pressures by generation

Career prospects across generations are increasingly dismal, with significant difficulties in the job market affecting all age groups.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

The 15 college majors with the highest unemployment

Graduates in anthropology, physics, and computer engineering faced high unemployment rates in 2023, impacting job prospects.
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