Degrees of Education: A Shield & A Path — Powerpoint Presentation

For many people today, a college degree seems to be worth a lot less each year. As college tuitions continue to rise and new industries emerge and take over, people often question whether higher education remains a worthwhile investment. However, despite the rising cost of a college education and the glittery headlines of self-made entrepreneurs, lies an astonishing truth: in the United States, education remains one of the most powerful predictors of both wealth and health.

Therefore, our research project explores this question of:

How has educational attainment shaped economic outcomes and life expectancy in the United States between 2000 and 2020?