What would it take to ensure college pays off for everyone? Higher education remains a strong investment, but its returns are not shared equally, leaving too many Californians struggling to translate their education into economic mobility and well-being, and regional economies without the talent they need to thrive.
Our Degrees of Value series examines college return on investment (ROI) from multiple perspectives: how financial benefits and costs vary across regions and populations, and how adult learners weigh the personal and social value of completing a degree alongside its economic benefits and costs. Together, the research identifies where higher education is delivering value for learners and where structural barriers leave them behind.
