 Barnes Noble Education, Inc. NYSE: BNED, a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced findings that show college students and recent graduates are fairly optimistic about their career readiness despite the impact of COVID-19 on their education, though salary and college debt concerns remain. Conducted by Barnes Noble College InsightsSM, the survey looked at the perspectives of college students across the U.S. as they navigate the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and volatility in the job market. Key findings include: 