Back to School: Adult Education

Millions of workers are returning to college or graduate school to further their educations and seek additional training, due in part to recession trends in U.S. economy. The number of adults age 30 and over enrolled in some form of higher education is currently 5.5 million, a 322% increase from 1970. Expert projections predict over 6.1 million adults age 30+ will be enrolled in 2019. Persons age 55 and over account for 350,000 students in colleges and universities.

Facts About the AACSB: A Closer Look

As you know, more professionals are pursuing higher education in order to keep up with today’s evolving business environment. This easy-to-read resource helps explain the advantages of AACSB internationally accredited programs and other unique tidbits related to the accreditation path.

Your Future is Calling

Starting with a university can put you on the wrong path. Many schools don’t do a very good job of giving you the tools you need to make good decisions about whether to pursue a degree, what degree to pursue and how to achieve it affordably. So it’s up to you to create the best path for you. Check out this infographic to learn about how to create the best future path for yourself.

Why Get Your Masters in Nursing?

It’s no secret that the nursing profession is one of the most demanding fields in healthcare today. This infographic explores a few career paths available to nursing professionals as a result of continued education. Additionally, the piece highlights job outlook, economical benefits, personal satisfaction and other key facts and figures related to these specializations.

The Science of Study

When you learn something new, the involved synapses change. Once the information is stored, the more your recall what you’ve learned, the more simultaneous the process becomes. This same reaction occurs when learning any new information, including a new skill. What’s even more amazing, is that as you learn, your brain actually grows!

What is the Average College Freshman Like?

Find college student statistics from Citizens Bank as they have rounded up some interesting statistics on college students that help paint a picture of what the average incoming freshman is like. Read on and find out what they have in common.

When Higher Education Doesn’t Pay Back

Deciding to attend college can be a daunting task for many adults, especially since the average student debt is $26,000. And not every university is created equal in the U.S. Check out the infographic below to learn about if college is still worth it and five of the worst colleges for return on investment.

Master’s Degrees That Don’t Pay

For years now, the message in America has been, “Get a good education and you’ll do well in life.” But is that really true? Higher education can be very costly, and just because you have a degree doesn’t guarantee a good paying job. In fact, there are many individuals who hold a master’s degree yet make significantly less than $40,000 a year. This infographic from bestmastersprograms.org explores the top five master’s degrees that don’t pay.

Teaching America: A Glimpse at The Teaching Profession

The average day of a public school teacher doesn’t end when the bell rings and the students are gone. Class preparation, grading, bus duty, club advising, coaching and other non-instructional activities are often left out of the discussion on teacher compensation. The following infographic provides a glimpse at the teaching profession.

How to Overcome Writer’s Block

Throughout the course of your time at school, you’ll undoubtedly run into writer’s block at some point. If you’re like most students who tend to procrastinate, writer’s block may hit you at the worst possible time, the night before a paper is due. How does one overcome writer’s block? Try ranting! Also check out this infographic to help you work your way through it and onto a better essay or term paper.