"Seventy percent of the country's college graduates see their investment pay off within 10 years, but that outcome correlates strongly to the state where a student obtains their degree, according to the Strada Foundation's latest State Opportunity Index."
""Too many learners invest substantial time and money without achieving strong career and earnings outcomes," it says. "Meanwhile, many employers struggle to find the skilled talent they need to fill high-wage jobs.""
""The State Opportunity Index reinforces our belief at Strada Education Foundation that we as a nation can't just focus on college access and completion and assume that a college degree will consistently deliver for all on the promise of postsecondary education as a pathway to opportunity," Strada president Stephen Moret said in a news release. "We must look at success beyond completion, with a sharper focus on helping people land jobs that pay well and offer growth opportunities.""
Seventy percent of the country's college graduates see their investment pay off within ten years, with outcomes varying widely by state. States such as California and Delaware surpass the average at 76 percent and 75 percent, respectively, while North Dakota falls to 53 percent. The nation still has work to do to ensure all graduates receive a positive return on investment. Too many learners invest substantial time and money without achieving strong career and earnings outcomes, and many employers struggle to find skilled talent for high-wage jobs. The index highlights outcomes, coaching, affordability, work-based learning and employer alignment as policy levers to strengthen the link between education and opportunity.
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