Income of High-Skill Workers Growing in Rural Areas, Student Research on 'Brain Drain' Finds
March 12, 2026
March 12, 2026
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Income of High-Skill Workers Growing in Rural Areas, Student Research on 'Brain Drain' Finds
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In rural areas, the number of low-wage jobs, such as those in retail or warehousing, has increased, research by a Carnegie Mellon University junior found. At the same time, income in rural areas from high-wage jobs, such as those in health care . . .
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Income of High-Skill Workers Growing in Rural Areas, Student Research on 'Brain Drain' Finds
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In rural areas, the number of low-wage jobs, such as those in retail or warehousing, has increased, research by a Carnegie Mellon University junior found. At the same time, income in rural areas from high-wage jobs, such as those in health care . . .