April 20, 2023
College is one of the most expensive endeavors that a person will ever pursue. And for lower-income students, the costs alone can be even more daunting.
In this latest data download, check out the annual out-of-pocket costs ("net price") that institutions estimate their lower- and higher-income students will be responsible for covering while earning their credential.
In this webinar, HEA Group President Michael Itzkowitz joins James Cryan of Willow Education to discuss strategies on how to assess—and improve—ROI at institutions and college programs across the United States. They provide an overview of the kind of returns that students can expect after enrollment and upon completion of their program.
Can higher education be the key to economic mobility for low and moderate-income learners in California? Michael Itzkowitz from the HEA Group joins Eloy Oakley to delve into this pressing question. Uncover the surprising findings of his latest report with the College Futures Foundation, "California Programs that Pay: Measuring Return on Investment Across Majors and Credentials."
Michael shares insights into how different majors and credentials can shape the financial future of graduates, providing crucial knowledge for learners navigating the complex landscape of higher education. The conversation takes a critical look at the role of for-profit institutions and shorter-term certificate programs, particularly in serving underserved communities like women and students of color.
In this report, we take a closer look at individual college programs and the time it takes graduates to recoup their educational costs after earning their credential within specific fields of study. The report provides policymakers, college administrators, researchers, and advocates with additional data on how well individual college programs serve learners from an economic perspective.
