Career Prep

Most students expect to work after graduating, but you’re preparing for your career shouldn’t start when you graduate. Career planning and preparation is something all students should do throughout their college studies, especially within the last two years.

  • Art and Art History Program Guide

    Art and art history degree programs provide many opportunities where creativity intersects with cultural exploration and scholarly inquiry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of craft and fine artists is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, wh... Read More

  • Higher Education After Incarceration

    For individuals previously incarcerated, earning a college degree can be one of the best ways to move forward and decrease their odds of returning to prison. While pursuing higher education after incarceration may have a few extra steps and restrictions, it's far from impossib... Read More

  • Student Loan Best Practices

    During the 2020-21 school year, the National Center for Education Statistics estimated that 52% of the over 2.2 million students enrolled in a postsecondary program used student loans to finance their education. The average student borrowed around $7,219 for their student loan th... Read More

  • Nearly 4 in 10 employers avoid hiring recent college grads in favor of older workers

    Earning an undergraduate degree is supposed to help young adults develop the skills needed for the workplace. However, according to a December 2023 survey by Intelligent.com of 800 U.S. managers, directors, and executives who are involved in hiring, recent Gen Z college graduates... Read More

  • Trade Schools or College — What is Best for Me?

    For students seeking to further their education after high school, two of the most common options are a traditional two- or four-year college or university or a trade school. Each option has benefits and drawbacks, but both can provide valuable training and preparation for a vari... Read More

  • Should You Refinance Your Federal Student Loans?

    The amount of interest that accrues on your student loans significantly affects how much you pay overall. Therefore, it’s unsurprising that borrowers look for ways to lower their interest rates. One of the most common methods for lowering interest rates on student loans is refi... Read More

  • Coding Bootcamps vs. Certificates

    With the tech industry expected to continue growing over the next decade, now is an ideal time to learn the skills needed for in-demand jobs like software developer and web designer. Students have various options for how to learn those skills, including degrees in computer sci... Read More

  • Are Coding Bootcamp Grads More Employable Than College Grads?

    Students who want to pursue careers as software engineers, web developers, or computer programmers have multiple educational options that will give them the skills they need to qualify for these positions, including coding bootcamps and computer science degrees. The right educ... Read More

  • What Medical Degrees Can I Get Online?

    The healthcare industry is expected to grow 13% over the next ten years, adding 2 million new jobs to the marketplace. If you’re interested in joining one of the fastest-growing industries in the country, the first place to start is your education. A wide variety of medical ... Read More