Kimberly Newson was 45 years old, married and a mother of six when she enrolled in an associate degree program at Generations College. Her goal was to show her children that you’re never too old to ...

While the median time it takes for undergraduates to earn their first credential or degree is under four years, according to a new report, some students take much longer.

Some colleges and universities are introducing three-year bachelor's degree programs. They often promise better employment opportunities after graduation, while allowing students to pay less tuition.

Massachusetts has some of the country’s most highly ranked public and private K-12 schools, along with the most competitive colleges and universities. Depending upon the source, Massachusetts is also ...

More high school graduates are considering community college over a four-year school, recent studies show. For the first time, students aged 18 to 20 represented the largest share of first-time ...

California State University’s 22 campuses, along with public institutions in other states across the country, are piloting shortened bachelor’s degrees. Here, students study in a library on the campus ...

Getting a four-year college education isn't always worth it for everybody — whether it comes down to avoiding the rising cost of a degree or pursuing careers outside a traditional college setting — ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new report finds that the median completion time for a baccalaureate degree is 3.7 years. More complex pathways involving moving ...

As college costs climb and employers put more emphasis on skills and experience, a four-year degree may no longer be the only path to a good-paying career in Massachusetts. Many believe a four-year ...