College majors with the highest earnings potential and lowest jobless rates
A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.
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A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.
An 18-year-old student at Northern Arizona University died after a fraternity rush event, police said. Three students were arrested and charged with hazing.
"I am very happy doing what I am doing," says one young electrician who pursued a skilled trade as AI disrupts the job market for college grads.
Justice Department officials argued the program provides an unconstitutional advantage based on race or ethnicity.
Jana Heartwood owes more than $40,000 in student loan debt. She says when payments resumed last year, she was not notified and is now struggling to get answers from her loan servicer.
More medical schools say they will no longer charge tuition. But evidence suggests it will take a lot more than a free ride.
A wave of program cuts at large and small U.S. colleges is creating turmoil for students enrolled in programs suddenly upended.
Jerry Seinfeld, who has supported Israel since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants, delivered the commencement address at Duke University on Sunday.
Just figuring out what it costs to get a college degree can deter some people from going to school, a new study suggests.
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' Council of Presidents approved the policy in a 20-0 vote on Monday.
Data show that many college grads are underemployed, spending years in jobs that don't utilize their education.
Getting a post-secondary education, such as a certificate or a bachelor's degree, may not always pay off, a new analysis finds.
President Biden said that of the borrowers who can get their loans forgiven, nearly 44,000 are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others who are eligible for forgiveness after working 10 years of public service.
Millions of college students and their parents fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year. There are some big changes for 2024-25.
Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.
Felicity Huffman has broken her silence about her participation in the 2019 college admission scandal that sent her to jail and shockwaves throughout Hollywood.
New Census data tracking Americans' incomes based on their college major shows big gaps between the highest- and lowest-earning subjects.
Students from middle-income families are the least likely to gain admission to elite universities in the U.S., Harvard researchers say.
Some college students opt for majors that may not pay off down the line. Your alma mater can also make a big difference.
One MIT academic said the "secret sauce" is in the upsets.
Bryan Kohberger was booked into the Latah County Jail on murder and felony burglary charges.
The punishment for Rick Singer, 62, is the longest sentence handed down in the sprawling scandal that embarrassed some of the nation's most prestigious universities.
The police said they do believe the attack was targeted, but do not know whether the attacker targeted the students or their residence.
Enrollment at U.S. colleges is declining amid growing skepticism about price and value of higher education.
Police are investigating reports that four students were drugged and another was sexually assaulted at residences affiliated with fraternities.
One person is dead following an early morning shooting along South Broadway in Denver on Sunday.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The standoff between the JBS-owned meat packing plant in Greeley and its employees appears to be ending after three weeks.
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
A 29-year-old social worker who was employed by a metro Denver school district must register as a sex offender for the rest of her life and must undergo treatment for at least two decades, according to a sentence handed down earlier this week.
One person is dead following an early morning shooting along South Broadway in Denver on Sunday.
The standoff between the JBS-owned meat packing plant in Greeley and its employees appears to be ending after three weeks.
A 29-year-old social worker who was employed by a metro Denver school district must register as a sex offender for the rest of her life and must undergo treatment for at least two decades, according to a sentence handed down earlier this week.
The fire chief and the police chief of the Colorado city of Federal Heights are no longer with the city. That's what union representatives say the city announced without explanation.
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
Joe Ruch is tracking when Denver could see showers.
There are a series of holiday activities that are taking place at the hotel.
The students are tutoring other, younger students who are struggling in class at the Lotus School.
A photography exhibit at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus features photos by a man who had obsessive compulsive disorder and committed suicide.
The fire chief and the police chief of the Colorado city of Federal Heights are no longer with the city. That's what union representatives say the city announced without explanation.
Sidewalks were packed, and streets were buzzing Friday, as thousands of fans flooded downtown Rockies Opening Day.
Despite needing help with his motor skills and movement, it hasn't stopped Randy Milliken from loving his favorite team.
With only a few hours left until the big game -- the Colorado Rockies home opener at Coors Field in Denver -- CBS Colorado was keeping an eye on Ticketmaster for baseball fans who are looking to still purchase a ticket.
Fans heading to Coors Field in Denver this season can expect more than baseball.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
Alan Hayward James, 51, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery, and conspiracy to rig bids.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was treated for dehydration after falling ill at an event in Philadelphia on March 20, the court's public information office said.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
About half a million people in Colorado are living with a brain injury and many of them don't know it.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
A record warm winter, combined with dry conditions across Colorado, has created the perfect conditions for allergy season to start early.
One consumer reported sustaining bruising and burn injuries.
Sidewalks were packed, and streets were buzzing Friday, as thousands of fans flooded downtown Rockies Opening Day.
The Colorado Auto Show is the place to dream big, and then look, touch, and sit behind the wheel of some of the coolest cars ever made.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
Anticipating a challenging summer wildfire season, forecasters with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control are preparing to rely heavily on a pair of state-owned aircraft-both to detect fires early and to assist in fighting them once they ignite.
CBS Colorado is investigating a trucking company involved in a crash at a gas station in the southern part of the Denver metro area last month.
A Denver jury has found activist Regan Benson, a frequent critic of police, guilty of "doxing" a Denver police commander during a livestream last September, in what appears to be the first conviction under Colorado's anti-doxing law.
Fire chiefs in two departments northwest of Denver, Westminster and Arvada, say gaps in emergency dispatch technology between neighboring departments can slow response times and, in some cases, limit how quickly help arrives.
A state investigation has found that a Denver assisted living facility took 13 minutes to locate a resident who collapsed and begin CPR -- failures regulators say placed all 125 residents in "immediate jeopardy."