Business is one of the most popular majors, and a new Validated Insights report (Higher Ed Insights, August 2025), drawing on National Student Clearinghouse data, confirms it's the top bachelor's field in the country. In Spring 2025, about 1.63 million students at four-year colleges majored in business-related fields (across all class years), up 4.8% from the year before. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) alone accounts for 646,747 of them. Finance and Accounting

Every year, college rankings generate headlines and create anxiety among families who want their child to attend the “best” college. A school climbs five spots and celebrates; another school drops a few notches and parents start to wonder if something's wrong. But before giving rankings too much weight, it's worth asking what they're actually measuring. Consider this: If Naperville, Illinois, is ranked as the #1 place to live in America, would you move there? Probably not. Ma

After years of structured schedules, deadlines, and pressure, it's not surprising that many students arrive at the end of high school feeling burnt out. A gap year gives students the chance to reset, gain real-world experience, and build the independence they'll need to succeed in college. That can look very different depending on the student. Some stay close to home and work, save money, or take a class, while others pursue internships, volunteer, or explore interests that w

Think about your grandparents for a minute. Or an older neighbor. Or even the people you see volunteering, working, traveling, and staying active well into their seventies and eighties. In fact, one in five Americans will soon be over 65. That shift is creating new careers, new challenges, and real opportunities for students who want to make a difference. In today’s rapidly aging society, careers that focus on older adults are essential. That shift is changing everything from

For students who live and breathe sports, a career in the industry doesn't have to mean going pro as an athlete. The U.S. sports industry...