Employers remain confident in US higher education

Eight out of 10 employers surveyed indicate satisfaction with current crop of graduates

A clear majority of employers in the United States have said they think higher education in the country is generally meeting their needs.

Higher education prepares graduates for the workforce, and the time and money spent on getting a college degree is worthwhile, eight out of 10 employers said in response to a survey commissioned by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U).