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College Degree Still a Great Return On Investment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This gap widens at an institution like Trine , where many students graduate with degrees in high-paying fields like healthcare and engineering, and many of our graduates earn above the national average in their field. More than 99% of our Trine alumni are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Dr. Earl D.

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Experts Gathered to Discuss Challenges Facing Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Most people don’t realize that financial aid is a line item in a budget, and it, like everything else, is funded by the same source: tuition,” said Fleming. One of the only mechanisms you have to increase financial aid is to increase tuition. It’s a completely diabolical, upward spiral.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Associate Engineering Program at Wright College (EPW) Part of the City Colleges of Chicago, Wright College is home to an engineering cohort program that has grown from nine students at its inception to 550 today. Espiritu says EPW creates a sense of belonging in the engineering program and in the profession.

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Enrollment Strategies for Moving Students through the Funnel

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Digital tactics include social media ads, blog content, and search engine optimization (SEO), while traditional methods include college fairs, in-person events, direct mail, and phone calls. Connect students with faculty and alumni. Remind students about upcoming deadlines for enrollment and financial aid applications.

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Why a college degree is still a great return on investment

University Business

This gap widens at an institution like Trine University, where many students graduate with degrees in high-paying fields such as healthcare and engineering and many of our graduates earn above the national average in their field. More than 99% of our Trine alumni are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

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2025 CAPD FAQs for Family & Supporters

CAPD

How is the connection between current students and alumni? Do alumni easily offer internships or other opportunities to current students? There is a very strong alumni network at MIT, and there are a number of events and opportunities happening on campus throughout the year for students to connect with alumni.

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Applicants have spoken. Will colleges listen? 

University Business

This support can vary from resources such as front-line support in student service areas like admissions, financial aid, student accounts, advising and registration, and more. Institutions should also consider how they are presenting students and alumni on their websites.