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The Top 10 Goals for 2011 [infographic]

Dec 28, 2010|By: Joseph|8 Comments
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Are you looking to go back to school in 2011? Millions of Americans are returning to college to get their degree. Over 25% of those college students are pursuing an . Get matched with the school that’s right for you . We’d love to hear from you What are your goals for 2011? Did you … Continue reading “The Top 10 Goals for 2011 [infographic]” »

The Origin of Santa Claus [Infographic]

Dec 21, 2010|By: Joseph|12 Comments
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Is that you? Santa Claus? Who is Santa Claus? Where did his story begin? Why does he have so many different names? As a company that specializes in , we felt it was our duty to learn and share. Below, you’ll find a more detailed timeline of some additional Santa-related events. Do you have more … Continue reading “The Origin of Santa Claus [Infographic]” »

10 Staggering Facts about Education in America

Dec 15, 2010|By: Joseph|19 Comments
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Here at DegreeSearch.org, we’re always on the lookout for interesting education stats. We find plenty of tidbits that are interesting, but some are truly staggering. There are a lot of negative education numbers in our infographic, but don’t let that get you down. There is plenty of data out there to show that sticking with … Continue reading “10 Staggering Facts about Education in America” »

Brains Vs Wins in College Football 2010 – Revised [Infographic]

Nov 10, 2010|By: Joseph|2 Comments
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We want to thank everyone for the enormous response we got to our first version of this graphic! We’ve updated it with a few key points: We’ve averaged 6 seasons of wins, to balance out the 6-year grad data We’ve included all NCAA Division-1 conferences… not just the biggest 6 We’ve compiled a “best of” … Continue reading “Brains Vs Wins in College Football 2010 – Revised [Infographic]” »

Brains Vs. Wins in College Football, How Does YOUR Team Stack Up? [Infographic]

Oct 7, 2010|By: Joseph|21 Comments
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Click the infographic below for a larger view. Every fall college football captures nationwide attention, but what escapes our attention is what happens to the players when the season is over. Many of the powerhouse football schools are doing a pathetic job of graduating their players. So is your favorite team well-rounded or one-dimensional? Are … Continue reading “Brains Vs. Wins in College Football, How Does YOUR Team Stack Up? [Infographic]” »

Obama announces plans to strengthen community colleges

Oct 5, 2010|By: Joseph|1 Comment
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It’s time to reform our community colleges so that they provide Americans of all ages a chance to learn the skills and knowledge necessary to compete for the jobs of the future. — President Barack Obama Today, Oct 5th, the White House staged its first ever Summit on Community Colleges. Students, philanthropists and leaders from … Continue reading “Obama announces plans to strengthen community colleges” »

5 Jobs that Pay $100K

May 12, 2010|By: Joseph|2 Comments
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Yahoo! posted an article today about 5 popular career paths that can help you bring in a great salary — over $100,000 a year! These kinds of earnings are possible, but don’t just happen overnight. It takes hard work and the right plan. With the right education, and the right career roadmap, you can make … Continue reading “5 Jobs that Pay $100K” »

Digital vs. Traditional Education

May 7, 2010|By: Joseph|1 Comment
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Over the past 10 years, we’ve seen a significant shift in the way we learn. Instead of encyclopedias we use wikis. Where we once had books, we have PDFs, mp3s and eBooks. Rather than go to the library, we go online. And in many cases, in the place of the classroom we have forums and … Continue reading “Digital vs. Traditional Education” »

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

Oct 26, 2009|By: Joseph|Leave a comment
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I saw a clip last week of Stephen Colbert interviewing Arne Duncan, the US Secretary of Education. After shooting hoops outside the studio, Stephen and Arne got down to business talking about the future of education in the United States. In the interview Duncan sets forth his main goal: make sure kids are graduating high … Continue reading “Secretary of Education Arne Duncan” »

Income, Education, and Marital Status

Jul 26, 2009|By: Joseph|1 Comment
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If you had to take a guess, who would you say makes more money: a high school grad or a college grad? “Easy,” you’re thinking, “college grads make more.” And you’re right. In fact, college graduates earn about double the income of high school graduates. Now, tell me who makes more, a single guy or … Continue reading “Income, Education, and Marital Status” »

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