Higher Education Is Still Worth It, Especially for Low-Income Students

A new article from Hechinger Report comments on the risks of avoiding college based on popular opinion that it isn’t a good investment. Though many now doubt a four-year degree will lead to good jobs and higher income, the fact remains that, for young people growing up in poverty or without family support, a college degree is the most reliable path to upward economic mobility. The author describes strategies for reducing financial risks and maximizing long-term benefits of college for young people.

Download the full report here: 
https://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/pdf/emerging-strategies-for-engaging-young-people.pdf