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Is a STEM Degree Still Worth It? The Best-Paid Major Also Has the Second-Worst Unemployment

"Study STEM, you'll be fine" is a pitch, not a plan. Computer engineering pays $90,000 out of the gate and has the second-highest unemployment rate of any major in America. We test the claim against federal data and price all three tiers separately.

August 11, 2026 Read →

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Is an AI Major Worth It? Only 141 Students Graduated With One Last Year

Colleges are adding AI minors, requirements and majors everywhere. Federal completions data shows the AI bachelor's degree is still one of the rarest credentials in American higher education — here's what that means for your decision.

August 3, 2026 Read →