Degrees at Work

Degrees at Work

Examining the serendipitous outcomes of diverse degrees

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Degrees at Work

Examining the serendipitous outcomes of diverse degrees

We compared six different degrees with varying levels of perceived labor market applicability in order to clarify the real-world relationship between education and work.

Authors Clare Coffey, Rob Sentz, Dr. Yustina Saleh Published August 2019

Acknowledgements

This report is the fruit of a long, vigorous, and exciting collaborative effort. Special thanks to: Daniel Botkin, Dave Beauchamp, Gwen Burrow, Joshua Clemans, Paul Linares, and Remie Verougstraete, without whose hard work this analysis would not have been possible.

Contents

Key findings

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Introduction

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Methodology

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Outcomes + skills: a more complete picture

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Language and philosophy

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Social sciences

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Business

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Communications

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Engineering

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IT

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High-frequency skills

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Common outcomes

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Conclusion

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What should I do with this data?

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Glossary

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Endnotes

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