The bootcamp era is over. Companies are chasing elite college grads again.

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In a cooling job market, prestige is helping some elite college graduates stand out.

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The 15 most educated states in the US — and the 15 least educated

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Test scores, among 17 other metrics, were used to rank US states in a recent study.

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The 'Godmother of AI' says your college diploma is losing power — here's what she looks for instead

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AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li says that fast learners who embrace AI now outshine degree holders in hiring.

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I'm a college professor, and I'm not sure I'll send my kid to college. A degree isn't required for success.

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The author, not pictured, is a professor but won't require her son to go to college.

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The hidden value of a college degree: Graduates are much more likely to have friends

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College graduates have more friends than people without degrees, according to a Survey Center on American Life survey.

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Why Gen Z college graduates are having a harder time finding jobs in a strong labor market

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Recent college graduates are having a harder time finding jobs, and this could have a lasting impact on some of their earnings and careers.

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Here's what 8 prominent companies say about whether you need a college degree to get a job to work there

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Fewer jobs require a college degree. Here's what employers are looking for instead.

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Maybe you've heard you don't need a college degree in today's job market. Don't believe it.

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If you're on the market for a new job, it's still much better to have a college degree than not.

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Employers are increasingly saying you don't need a college degree to get hired, but secretly, you still kind of do.

Meet 3 people who landed jobs without a bachelor's degree and don't have to worry about paying off student debt

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Heather is an MRI technologist.

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