Credentials That Pay

The pathways that lead to tech careers are a good bet for young people who hope to increase their earning potential and are concerned with job quality—but not all degrees and credentials in tech fields lead to equally positive outcomes. Pathways designed to lead to careers in the sector must be intentionally structured to offer young people opportunities to earn educational credentials offering a demonstrated return on investment (ROI). This Jobs for the Future brief examines the ROI of educational credentials in tech in order to support the design of equitable pathways that lead to quality jobs.