Tag: eliminating college degree requirements

Are College Degrees Losing Their Luster? Some Employers Think So

By Tammy Binford, Contributing Editor Jun 24, 2024 Recruiting

Updated: Jun 24, 2024

A recent survey of U.S. employers found that 45% plan to cut out their bachelor’s degree requirements for some positions during 2024. That survey also found 55% of companies had removed degree requirements during 2023. Another telling statistic: Four in five of the employers surveyed said they value experience over education when they evaluate candidates […]

Walmart and State Governments Dropping College Degree Requirements

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Nov 3, 2023 Recruiting

Updated: Nov 29, 2023

In previous posts, we’ve been discussing degree inflation and how it has led many organizations to routinely require levels of education that aren’t really needed for success in the job. Lately, however, there’s been a notable shift in the wind. Several major employers and governments are rethinking the necessity of college degrees for myriad positions. […]