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📚 The Network of Alabama Academic Libraries (NAAL) held its Annual Meeting on Friday, October 3!
For 41 years, NAAL has fostered collaboration and innovation among Alabama’s academic libraries, strengthening teaching, learning, and research statewide.
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📊 ACHE In the News: College Degrees and Long-Term Earnings![]()
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New analysis from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) highlights an important reality: while college degrees may not pay off immediately after graduation, the long-term return becomes clear by age 30.![]()
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Early in the workforce, earnings can look similar across education levels, and in some cases, those who delay or skip college may earn more initially. However, by the late 20s and early 30s, individuals with associate and bachelor’s degrees see significantly higher earnings, with the wage gap continuing to widen over time.![]()
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• Postsecondary education delivers a strong long-term wage premium![]()
• The financial return on education increases with time![]()
• Aligning education pathways with workforce needs remains critical![]()
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This insight reinforces the value of informed education and career planning, and the importance of policies that support access, completion, and alignment with Alabama’s workforce.![]()
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ACHE: College degrees may not pay off right away, but by 30, the gap is clear
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As Americans continue to debate whether a college degree is still worth the cost, a new analysis from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education shows the answer is yes, even if college doesn’t alwa...
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