A study finds that interventions at Georgia State University to improve graduation rates also enhanced students’ career prospects. These efforts included targeted support for at-risk students, leading to higher employment rates and earnings post-graduation. The research highlights the long-term benefits of such programs in higher education.
Key Points
- Georgia State University’s student-success interventions improved graduation rates.
- These efforts resulted in better job market outcomes for graduates.
- The study emphasizes the career payoff of targeted academic support.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This study underscores the value of innovative student support in public universities, which could inform policies promoting educational freedom by highlighting effective alternatives to traditional models. However, it has no direct implications for K-12 school choice or parental rights.
Source: Student-Success Efforts Can Pay Off on the Job Market, Study Finds
