Schneider predicted that having access to the data could improve a student’s chances of succeeding in his or her chosen degree program.

Tennessean reports.

Tennessee chamber helps create college choice tool

National higher education leaders have collaborated with Tennessee agencies to create a new tool that will help aspiring college students evaluate campuses and programs based on earning potential, workforce demand and other local factors.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry joined forces together to collaborate with Gallup and the American Institutes for Research to develop the online resource, dubbed Launch My Career, which was officially unveiled at the end of June. The Tennessee-specific website — launchmycareertn.org — is among the first in the country, according to a statement from the organization.