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 Lions are shaking up their offense with the release of offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on Monday.
Michigan State Police tells CBS News Detroit that we're two months into the year, and it has had six incidents across the state where patrol cars were struck by oncoming vehicles. One of those incidents occurred on Sunday evening.
Coyote management begins on March 2 and runs through mid-October. The goal is to cull overpopulation.
Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
The Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, according to CBS Sports.
President Trump refused to rule out the use of ground troops in Iran in a new interview on Monday, saying he wouldn't hesitate to deploy them "if they were necessary."
One person is in custody while police continue to investigate the circumstances of a toddler who was found Saturday, crying inside an impounded car in Metro Detroit.
The Detroit Lions are shaking up their offense with the release of offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on Monday.
A 6-year-old girl was fatally injured during an accidental gunshot on Monday in a shopping center parking lot in Detroit.
Whether Tuesday's lunar eclipse will be visible from Metro Detroit depends on the cloud cover and sunrise time.
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.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
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.
More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
The Pentagon announced Monday that six American service members have been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
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.
The Detroit Lions are shaking up their offense with the release of offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on Monday.
The Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, according to CBS Sports.
Detroit SportsNet, a newly launched cable/satellite television channel, will be the broadcast home of the Tigers and the Red Wings.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists, Tobias Harris scored 23 points and the NBA-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 106-92 on Sunday night for their sixth straight road victory.
Over sixty teams competed at a Special Olympics Michigan basketball tournament on Sunday at Legacy Sports Complex in Brighton.
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.
Temperatures begin to warm tomorrow, but we'll need to watch for some light freezing drizzle south of I-96 on Tuesday mid-morning.
A 6-year-old girl was killed in an accidental shooting on Monday in a shopping center parking lot in Detroit, authorities say.
"Slow down and move over" is the message that Michigan State Police is sending to drivers after one of its troopers in a parked patrol car was struck while investigating a crash this weekend.
Coyote management season in Michigan begins on Monday, March 2, and runs through mid-October. The goal is to cull overpopulation.
One person is in custody while police from multiple jurisdictions continue to investigate the circumstances of a toddler who was found crying inside an impounded car in Metro Detroit over the weekend.