Part of choosing a college major involves considering future employment prospects. A recent survey is giving students inside information into the current job market. Based on the responses of over 1,000 students from more than 200 colleges and universities, employers most often hire graduates with the following top 4 majors: 1. Business Associate Degrees Business [...]

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Telecommuting, also referred to as teleworking, is one of the fastest growing trends in today’s business world. The number of employees performing some or all of their work at home grew from 41 million in 2003 to 44 million in 2004. Workers looking to capitalize on this trend are entering the world of telecommuting through [...]

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With only 15.7% of West Virginians possessing a bachelor degree, West Virginia college graduates have access to the best career opportunities in the “Mountain State” of West Virginia. Whether earning an associate degree, bachelor degree, or graduate degree, West Virginia university graduates earn more money and have more employment possibilities than high school graduates. Thanks [...]

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Working professionals and single parents are heading back to school in the “Evergreen State” of Washington. Colleges and universities are preparing students to successfully compete for prime positions in local industries. Washington college graduates currently have some of the best career opportunities in the state. Flexible degree programs are making it possible for students from [...]

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Professionals with college degrees now have some of the best career opportunities in the state of Virginia. Colleges and universities are training students to compete for top positions in the state’s diverse industries. Thanks to progress in technology, Virginia universities and colleges are now easily accessible to students from all life situations. Top Virginia Industries [...]

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Working professionals and students are now choosing to make their homes on the white, sandy beaches of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Colleges and universities are available through distance education on St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. A growing economy is offering more employment opportunities to college graduates, and some students are deciding to put [...]

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The “Beehive State” of Utah boasts an extensive network of Utah colleges and universities, along with an impressive economy. It has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the entire nation and average earnings above the national average. Utah college graduates currently have some of the best career opportunities in the state. Thanks to new, [...]

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Nearly a quarter of the population in Guam consists of U.S. military personnel and their dependents. Anderson Air Force Base, on the North side of the island, and Apra Harbor, a large U.S. Naval base, provide significant boosts to the economy of Guam. Colleges and universities are not plentiful on an island that depends heavily [...]

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Despite the prevalence of the lumber industry, Oregon college students are finding diverse career opportunities in the “Beaver State”. Working professionals are now heading back to school in order to secure promotions and find more satisfying occupations in Oregon. Colleges and universities are making it easier than ever before to maintain work and personal responsibilities [...]

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Single parents and working professionals are heading back to school in search of career advancement throughout the state of North Dakota. Colleges and universities are providing more flexible education options than ever before. Whether looking for a nursing degree, business degree, or criminal justice degree, North Dakota college students are now finding programs that fit [...]

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Working professionals in North Carolina are heading back to school in search of career advancement. North Carolina colleges and universities are now offering flexible programs that suit the educational and financial needs of students from all life situations. Whether looking for an associate degree, bachelor degree, or advanced degree, students are now able to maintain [...]

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New Hampshire has become a haven for its residents and local businesses. Working professionals looking to attend one of its many New Hampshire colleges and universities reap the financial benefits of no state sales or income tax. New Hampshire’s job market is also ripe with opportunity, thanks to technology firms and other businesses seeking shelter [...]

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Although the typical graduate with a bachelor of computer science works in a comfortable office setting, an alternative career option after attending a computer science college is to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Detecting cyber-crime and other investigative assignments are just a few uses the FBI may have for a bachelor degree computer [...]

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An extraordinary project conceived of by Nicholas Negroponte, a professional computer researcher planned to distribute laptop computers with internet connections to 1 million children in Libya by June 2008. His goal was to design a laptop computer that will cost $100 and come with wireless internet connection capabilities. Negroponte’s work showcases a unique way to [...]

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Despite its relatively new emergence as an academic field of study, an impressive 59,488 bachelor of computer science degrees were awarded in the 2004 – 2005 academic year, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Professionals who have been trained at a computer science college have already made some significant contributions to society as a [...]

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