What’s a College Degree Actually Worth? 20 Good Answers.

by Rachael Holtz on February 1, 2010

Is a bachelor’s degree today the financial equivalent of a high school diploma ten years ago? Do you need a master’s degree, or is an associate’s degree viable in today’s job market? Most of all, can you afford to go to college, and will you receive a financial return on your college expenses? The following sources may help answer the question about what a college degree actually is worth in financial terms.

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The Ultimate List of 2010 College and University Rankings

by Rachael Holtz on January 26, 2010

College rankings can be a contentious topic, but students use them despite the controversies. The problem, however, is how to find the best rankings in a search engine when every other college blog and site all point to U.S. News and World Report or to Kiplinger — and not always to the latest rankings. We’ve made the search for the ultimate list of 2010 college and university rankings easy for you — the list below contains three dozen college rankings that range from world universities to topical searches for MBAs, and this list includes the latest rankings from top sources.

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Which College Majors Pay the Most? 25 Excellent Studies and Rankings

January 18, 2010

Have you chosen your college major yet? If not, you might want to take a look at this list of twenty-five excellent studies and rankings for college majors and degrees. The list contains a wide variety of majors, which range from engineers to doctors to art majors; however, it appears that only one major stands [...]

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The Definitive User’s Guide to OCWConsortium.org

December 15, 2009

College is becoming more expensive, and some colleges this year have set records with their lowest admissions percentage rates in history. If you cannot afford college and your SAT scores are average, you can attend a larger college where the cost is lower and admission rates are higher. And, you can supplement your education with [...]

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10 Most Selective Universities in the US

December 9, 2009

You aced your SATs and your GPA is 4.0. Do you think you can get into Harvard or Yale? If you don’t excel in sports and if your father is not a senator, your admission be subject to a number of arbitrary whims, including the side effects of food poisoning.
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Top 10 Oldest Universities in the World: Ancient Colleges

December 6, 2009

Unfortunately, the U.S. will never boast a medieval university, as this country’s origins, established in 1776 with the Declaration of Independence, were formed when the oldest university in the world already was about nine centuries old. If you’re interested, we do have a list of the oldest universities in the U.S., by accreditation year.
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Top 10 Largest Universities in the World

November 22, 2009

If, as a prospective college student, you believe there is strength in numbers, then you might think about enrolling in an open university. These colleges, which rely heavily on computer-based distance learning, have garnered large enrollment numbers since their openings. But, the largest of these open universities are thriving in countries such as India, Pakistan [...]

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50 Excellent Blogs to Get Educational Data, Stats, and Rankings

November 9, 2009

Are you a high school junior who is starting a college search? Or, are you a transfer student, a freshman who has become disillusioned with your college choice or an adult who plans to re-enter college for a long-delayed degree? While you might ask for college brochures and take a campus tour, one of the [...]

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25 Non-Traditional Universities You’d Love to Get Into

November 1, 2009

Have you decided that you don’t want to attend an Ivy-League university? Do you feel that most colleges don’t offer what you envision for your life and your career goals? Perhaps this list of twenty-five non-traditional universities, colleges and schools can shed some light on ways to avoid the traditional college grind.

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10 Truly Free Colleges That Don’t Charge Tuition

October 25, 2009

Have you lost your job, or do you despair that you lack education for a higher salary? Take a look at these ten truly free colleges listed below, as they truly do not charge tuition. With that said, some do charge for room and board or processing fees. But, you may find a degree that [...]

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