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.
"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.
Applications and interest by U.S. students in colleges abroad have risen, as higher education has been hampered by student debt and political turmoil.
An administrator currently with Siena Heights University has been named the next – and final – president of the Adrian school.
Justice Department officials argued the program provides an unconstitutional advantage based on race or ethnicity.
Americans are starting back-to-school shopping earlier this year out of concern over tariffs, according to a new study.
Detroit Lions running Back David Montgomery has graduated from college, six years after leaving to pursue a career in the NFL.
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.
After a botched rollout of last year's FAFSA application under the Biden administration, it was delayed again this year, with students encountering error messages and glitches on the site.
The State of Michigan is encouraging school districts to get more of their high school seniors filling out FAFSA.
On Tuesday, Judge Loren L. AliKhan for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a stay on the order.
A wave of program cuts at large and small U.S. colleges is creating turmoil for students enrolled in programs suddenly upended.
The forms to apply for financial aid were released three months late this year, and one estimate shows over 25% of schools still haven't sent out aid packages.
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags and Israeli flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday.
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a new warning urging students to be weary of this scam.
Students have created an encampment at the University of Michigan's Diag on Monday while they call for the university to divest in companies they say are financially supporting Israel.
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' Council of Presidents approved the policy in a 20-0 vote on Monday.
Other Ivy League universities reported an increase in applications this year, including Yale and Columbia.
Concordia University announced it would remain open through 2025 two weeks after revealing major financial challenges.
Typically, FAFSA forms are released on Oct. 1. But this year, the application forms came out three months late, on Dec. 30, 2023.
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.
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.
High-end consultants are helping the children of wealthy families polish their applications — and the work begins in middle school.
The Detroit Red Wings were beaten by the Hurricanes 5-2 on Saturday night in Raleigh, North Carolina. Shayne Gostisbehere had a goal and two assists to lead the Hurricanes to their fifth straight win.
A data center solutions company has submitted plans to officials in Gibraltar, Michigan, to develop a facility at the site of a former steel plant in the city.
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is not expected to be available for the start of the season due to inflammation in his right elbow.
Law enforcement is seeking answers after a 13-month-old girl was found in an impounded vehicle at a tow yard in Eastpointe, Michigan, on Saturday.
President Trump said Saturday that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
Parents in Bloomfield Hills are speaking out after an abrupt school board decision was made to close a child care program in the district at the end of the school year.
Law enforcement is seeking answers after a 13-month-old girl was found in an impounded vehicle at a tow yard in Eastpointe, Michigan, on Saturday.
The Detroit Red Wings were beaten by the Hurricanes 5-2 on Saturday night in Raleigh, North Carolina. Shayne Gostisbehere had a goal and two assists to lead the Hurricanes to their fifth straight win.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they said a man was killed and two other men were injured in a shooting on the city's west side early Saturday.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
Members of Congress who represent Michigan are voicing a range of differing responses Saturday after the United States and Israel announced a major military operation against Iran.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
There are a few steps to get an exemption for a required vaccine here in Michigan and a group of Republican lawmakers want to make sure it doesn't get any more difficult in the future.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
The Detroit Red Wings were beaten by the Hurricanes 5-2 on Saturday night in Raleigh, North Carolina. Shayne Gostisbehere had a goal and two assists to lead the Hurricanes to their fifth straight win.
Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is not expected to be available for the start of the season due to inflammation in his right elbow.
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore's name is once again in the spotlight after a woman's attorney claims he failed to act when she alleged sexual misconduct by former staffer LaTroy Lewis.
Comments by golf legend Tiger Woods over the future PGA schedule are raising questions about how the Rocket Classic in Detroit fits in.
No charges have been filed against Arnold, who was a 2024 first-round NFL draft pick.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Even before the 2026 electricity rate hike takes effect, DTE has started the process of asking State of Michigan officials for rate increases to take effect in 2027.
The Atlanta Falcons on Friday, Feb. 27, dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis amid a police investigation of alleged sexual misconduct during his time at the University of Michigan.
Two people have died, and two others were injured on Friday, Feb. 27, in a shooting at a funeral repast in Detroit.
A Michigan mother is using her love of crocheting to help comfort premature babies and their parents.
Catholics and other Christian denominations around the world are observing Lent. With that comes the Friday Fish Fry until Easter weekend. This week, we checked in with Our Lady of the Scapular Church in Wyandotte, Michigan. CBS News Detroit talked with a few parishioners.