Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Jeff Gritchen / Orange County ...

Though more high school graduates are questioning the worth of college, many bachelor's degrees are still expected to lead to six-figure jobs.