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A new report from Helios Education Foundation and Education Forward Arizona looks at the economic impact of getting more Arizona students to enroll in and complete college. The report, titled “Billions to Gain: The Economic Benefits of Investing in a More Educated Arizona,” takes an in-depth look at how much …

The University of Arizona’s undergraduate enrollment has increased in recent years, bucking the declines experienced by many colleges throughout the U.S. For the Tucson region, the university’s home, that upward trend is key.  Higher education institutions are “the most important” element to the economic life of Arizona cities and towns, said Michael …

Education Forward Arizona and the Helios Education Foundation recently released a report on the economic benefits of higher education in Arizona, which found that increasing levels of education had a positive fi nancial impact at both the individual and state level. The report, called “Billions to Gain: The Economic Benefits …

Education Forward Arizona and the Helios Education Foundation recently released a report on the economic benefits of higher education in Arizona, which found that increasing levels of education had a positive financial impact at both the individual and state level. The report, called “Billions to Gain: The Economic Benefits of …

Improving education persists as a major issue for Arizona state officials juggling funding, school safety and advancing curriculum, with the Helios Education Foundation and Education Forward Arizona following suit with a new report on the extensive economic benefits of investing in and developing statewide education.

BY GRISELDA ZETINO KTAR.com PHOENIX –Is college worth it? A new report shows postsecondary attainment brings value not just to Arizonans, but to the state as a whole. Students who earn a college degree or certificate can expect to earn more money, enjoy better health and have access to more opportunities …