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  1. www.britannica.com › topic › higher-educationHigher education | Definition, Degrees, History, & Goals

    Sep 15, 2024 · Higher education, any of various types of education given in postsecondary institutions of learning and usually affording, at the end of a course of study, a named degree, diploma, or certificate of higher studies. Higher-educational institutions include not only universities and colleges but also.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Education_economicsEducation economics - Wikipedia

    Education economics or the economics of education is the study of economic issues relating to education, including the demand for education, the financing and provision of education, and the comparative efficiency of various educational programs and policies.

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  4. www.brookings.edu › articles › twelve-facts-aboutTwelve facts about the economics of education - Brookings

    Jun 27, 2024 · Higher educational attainment is associated with higher earnings, longer productive lives, better physical and mental health, resilience and adaptability, and personal development and...

  5. www.brookings.edu › articles › eight-economic-factsEight economic facts on higher education - Brookings

    • The median lifetime earnings for individuals with bachelor’s degrees are twice that of those with high school diplomas. Is getting a college degree worth the investment?
    • Federal tax credits generally do not increase college enrollment. Evidence suggests that state-supported programs do generally increase enrollment.
    • For the past twenty years, women have outpaced men in college attendance and degree attainment. Figure 3a shows rates of enrollment in two- and four-year degree programs among 18–24 year-olds.
    • More than a quarter of low-income students who enroll in a four-year institution drop out by the end of the second year. Though enrollment in institutions of higher education has increased substantially, this has not translated into markedly more graduates (NCES 2015).

  6. hanushek.stanford.edu › sites › defaultEducation and Economic Growth - Stanford University

    Economic growth determines the well-being of society over time, but the source of differences in growth rates of countries are continuously debated. Intensive analysis over the past three decades of differences in growth has, however, produced a much clearer picture of the underlying causes.

  7. www.unesco.org › en › higher-educationWhat you need to know about higher education - UNESCO

    Jul 4, 2024 · Higher education is a rich cultural and scientific asset which enables personal development and promotes economic, technological and social change. It promotes the exchange of knowledge, research and innovation and equips students with the skills needed to meet ever changing labour markets.

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  9. insights.som.yale.edu › insights › understanding-theUnderstanding the Economics of Education - Yale Insights

    Apr 4, 2024 · Yale SOM’s Seth Zimmerman uses the tools of economics to offer data-driven answers to real issues facing education students, parents, and schools.