Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

While getting a college degree can help improve one's job marketability and earning potential, a new survey suggests those who graduate this year may be poised to do even better than last year's graduates when it comes to getting a job offer.
The 2012 Student Survey, conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), revealed that 25.5 percent of this year's grads already have a job, compared to last year, when 24 percent of those graduating knew where they were going to work.…

Several U.S. colleges have implemented plans to lure college dropouts back to campus to finish their degree.
According to Reuters, the University of New Mexico, University of Oklahoma, University of Kentucky and University of Rhode Island (URI) are among some that have reached out to former students encouraging them to return to college.
At URI, school officials say that the number of students dropping out after completing the majority of their required courses has increased in recent years.…

As grants for parents and scholarships for mothers become more widely available, more adults are looking to enroll in postsecondary institutions to finish earning a college degree. In response to the high volume of nontraditional students, schools are continuing to offer more flexible degree programs.
Recently, the University of Pennsylvania announced that it will become one of many schools to now offer free online classes to nontraditional students, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.…

As the competition for jobs remains steep, more adults are looking to return to college in an effort to improve their chances of finding a high-salary job.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2011, individuals with a high school diploma made an average of $638 per week. This is a notable difference compared to the $1,053 that bachelor's degree holders made on average weekly.…

While the number of scholarships for mothers and grants for parents continue to increase, it's still difficult for moms to find the time to seek a postsecondary education. In between maintaining their households and taking care of their children, these busy women can hardly find time for themselves.
However, more adults are seeking a postsecondary education in order to support their families.…

As it becomes more important for individuals to seek a higher education in order to land a profitable career, many adults are returning to college - specifically, mothers. It can be difficult for moms to work when they need to provide for their families, but earning a college education can make it easier for women to find jobs that can cater to their busy lifestyle.…

A new report released by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has found that graduates of the Class of 2012 can expect to see slightly higher starting salaries than the Class of 2011.
NACE's April 2012 Salary Survey Report revealed that the median salary for new bachelor's degree grads is up 4.5 percent to $42,569. The median salary for the Class of 2011 was $40,735.…

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the competition for finding a job as a lawyer is expected to be strong because there are more students graduating from law school than there are jobs available.
Many choose to pursue a law degree, which requires three years of professional school after earning a bachelor's degree, because of the high salaries associated with the profession.…

A degree in business administration remains one of the most popular majors for undergraduate students in the United States. According to CareerBuilder.com, business is the second most common major among those pursuing a bachelor's degree, behind biology.
Majoring in business prepares students for careers in a variety of different business fields, including marketing, finance, human resources and accounting.
"Graduates with a degree in business administration and management are often on track to eventually assume leadership roles, including becoming managers, executives and CEOs," according to CareerBuilder.…

Many mothers decide to begin or finish working toward a college degree in order to maximize their earning potential.
After all, those with a bachelor's degree typically make significantly more money than those without one. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in 2009, the average salary for adults ages 25 to 34 with a bachelor's degree was $45,000, while those with a high school diploma or other equivalent degree earned an average of $30,000 per year.…