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What are the benefits of a college degree in a down economy?

Several media points have recently called the benefits of a college degree into question, in light of factors including stagnant employment numbers and increasingly high student debt. For instance, in Newsweek‘s cover article, “Is College a Lousy Investment?” the author comments that “the extra time and money spent pursuing a college diploma will leave [people] […]

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Unveiling … the first Peirce College graduate degree program

Since we opened our doors in 1865, we’ve been focused on offering practical business education to the Philadelphia community. Over the past 147 years, we’ve stayed true to our mission of providing a quality and affordable education for working adult students, supporting career advancement, and encouraging lifelong learning. We’ve undergone a dramatic transformation over the […]

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The Philadelphia Business Journal has exciting news to share – Peirce College will soon offer master’s degrees!

Many of our undergraduate students and alumni have told us about the success they’ve achieved by pursuing higher education at Peirce. We’ve featured a few of their stories on the blog before. Many of them have also told us how important lifelong learning and career advancement is to them. Many students have also asked us […]

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What business attire works in the workplace

DO THIS: Wearing appropriate attire to the office portrays your desire to be in the organization CDS hosted the annual “Dress for Success” workshop last week and for those of you who couldn’t make it, we wanted to recap the topics so everyone can benefit from the great information that was shared. The most important […]

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What you shouldn’t do when choosing a college degree program

When looking for information to choose a degree program, adult learners can find myriad tips on considering passion, interest, and aptitude. But few recommendations focus on the other, equally important, side of the equation: what not to consider when choosing a degree program. There are some common pitfalls we often see adult learners make when […]

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