It’s a shortage that starts on college campuses, with more and more students opting for data analytics jobs in other sectors.

This spring, there were 14.2 million undergraduates in the U.S., about 9% fewer than in spring 2019.

The May 1 ritual can put pressure on students to make a choice before they have financial aid information, a college consultant says.

Yanely Espinal, host of Marketplace’s podcast “Financially Inclined,” tells the story of taking on a financial responsibility she wasn’t prepared for.

Some schools are creating college programs for adults who’ve finished one career — and may want to use their past experience to give back to their communities.

Chris Farrell discusses college programs that may portend a return to class for older workers, making the schools “centers for lifelong learning.”

You can’t get federal grants unless you fill out the FAFSA.

More than 90% of American colleges write offers without stating the net price. That makes it hard for prospective students to compare schools.

College enrollment dropped significantly during the pandemic. One exception: skilled trade programs, which saw growth this year.

Some see this as a long-overdue opportunity. But are historically Black colleges and universities being paid enough?