Degrees of Value Series

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What would it take to ensure college pays off for everyone? Higher education remains a strong investment, but its economic return is not shared equally, leaving too many Californians struggling to translate their degrees into economic mobility and regional economies without the talent they need to thrive.

Our Degrees of Value series, published in partnership with College Futures Foundation and Strada Education Foundation, explores how college return on investment (ROI) varies across regions and populations, increasing understanding of where the system supports learners and where structural barriers leave them behind.

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