We’ve written a lot about the rise of online education and how it can help you save money and time getting a college degree. Over the past year, massive open…
Read article: Are online classes as effective as traditional higher education?While salary shouldn't be your only consideration when choosing a college major, it's certainly something that you should take into account when deciding how much you can afford to invest…
Read article: 20 Lowest Paying College Majors for 2013Are colleges adequately preparing graduates to enter the workforce? Why are so many college graduates unemployed? Is online education as effective as traditional in-person classes? A new survey from Northeastern University…
Read article: Survey says colleges aren’t preparing graduates for jobsWith college graduates entering a still-shaky economy, graduates' salaries are becoming an increasingly important metric in the college ranking game. But is there too much of a focus on future…
Read article: Do graduates’ salaries matter when choosing a college?When deciding whether a college's price tag is worth the investment, it's important to consider your major and career aspirations. While no major can guarantee financial success, a recent study…
Read article: Which college majors pay the most (and the least)?Today, U.S. News released its famous annual list of America's Best Colleges for 2014. Some publications have criticized the famous annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of America's top…
Read article: Local colleges get some love in annual college rankingsPresident Obama’s recent signing of the bill to keep student loan interest rates low is a move in the right direction toward helping students afford college. But as we’ve discussed,…
Read article: American higher education’s “dirty little secret”You're probably familiar with the U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking of best colleges. Their ranking system, however, has been criticized for favoring prestige and institutional wealth over how…
Read article: Is University of California-San Diego the nation’s best college?We sometimes hear from students and parents asking if college is even worth attending in today's era of astronomical costs and a still sluggish-economy. For many, college is a great…
Read article: 2013 Best Bang for the Buck CollegesIn his recent trip to nearby Buffalo, Syracuse, and Binghamton, President Obama revealed his new plan to make college more affordable. This handy infographic from the White House explains the…
Read article: President Obama’s College Affordability Plan