Trostel’s report on the value of a college education

Professor Phil Trostel’s new report on the value of a college education has been released by the Lumina Foundation.

As the cost of a higher education rises, some students, parents and policymakers are finding themselves asking, “Is it worth it?” According to a new Lumina Foundation report by Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center professor Philip Trostel, the answer is a resounding, “Yes.”

In the 73-page report “It’s Not Just the Money: The Benefits of College Education to Individuals and to Society,” Trostel finds that the benefits of a higher education extend far beyond earnings.

See the full press release here:
https://umaine.edu/news/blog/2015/10/14/umaine-economists-new-report-on-the-value-of-a-college-education-released-by-the-lumina-foundation/