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The average cost of private college tuition was a staggering $35,087 for the 2020-21 school year, according to U.S. News & World Report. That’s nearly the median annual full-time income of $35,977. What’s more, those costs only include direct tuition and…
For many college-bound students, graduating with a degree equates with getting a high-paying job. In fact, a 2015 study from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) found that college graduates make an average of $1 million…
If you’re heading to college, you’re likely experiencing a whole new level of sticker shock, even if your parents are helping you pay. Unlike public high school, college is expensive — really expensive. Financial consulting firm Deloitte’s parent survey showed…
College is expensive, and the cost keeps going up. It’s not just the sticker price of tuition, fees, and room and board. The materials most students need to succeed in class, such as textbooks, also tend to be pricey. The…
You’ve probably heard the much-touted justification that people with advanced degrees have higher lifetime earnings than those with only an undergraduate education. Some professions, like law or medicine, absolutely require an advanced degree. With others, however, it’s debatable whether or…
If you didn’t study a foreign language in high school or college, is it too late to do it now? Did you learn a language way back in school, but you can’t remember most – if any – of it?…
Looking for a place to settle down after you graduate? Big coastal cities like Boston, Seattle, and San Francisco have jobs galore for well-qualified grads. If you like energy and excitement, they’re also undeniably fun places to live. You don’t…
At the start of the semester, when you’re shelling out what seems like a king’s ransom for your college textbooks, sometimes, the promise of reselling at least a few of those books at the end of the term is what…
I graduated with an MFA in 2008 and a loan balance of around $37,000 from my master’s and undergrad programs combined. For the next few years, my federal student loans were a constant source of stress. I felt like I…
If you’re just starting the college application process, or if you’re an adult thinking about going back to school to earn a degree, you’re likely facing some sticker shock. Application fees, tuition, books, supplies, and room and board all add…
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