Episode 3: Higher Education’s Return on Investment

Is college worth the investment? The public perception that college is worth the time and money is declining, especially among low-income Americans. In this episode, Brigitte Blom, president and CE0 of the Prichard Committee, discusses how crucial increasing educational attainment is to Kentucky’s economy.

Next, former CPE researcher Grace Dai uses data to bust myths around college affordability and the return on investment of college degrees and credentials.

Resources:
Early Economic Return on Higher Education Investment Report: https://cpe.ky.gov/data/reports/2021roireport.pdf
The Prichard Committee: https://prichardcommittee.org/