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Dec 20, 2024 | urban.org | Samantha Batko |Sandy Baum |Zach Boren |Claire Bowen

Since its founding in 1968, the Urban Institute has worked with every presidential administration and has been relied on by policymakers across the political spectrum. As a nonpartisan and independent source of evidence, analysis, and solutions, we have long served as a convener, advisor, evaluator, and source of new ideas for federal agencies, the White House, and Congress.

Jul 31, 2023 | cnbc.com | Jason Stauffer |Sandy Baum

But even though pursuing a degree often means taking on a major financial burden, recent research shows that for many Americans, it's worth the cost. College graduates tend to earn more money. The income gap between those with a college degree and those with only a high school education is growing and increases with age.