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Should I Earn a College Degree

So you’re thinking of adding a new or different college degree. Bottom line: Only you can decide. Like it or not, costs will play a big factor in your decision. Ultimately, dreaming and finding happiness are paramount The “intangibles” of advancing educationally are huge. The farther you go, the more prestige and status you enjoy,…

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Can You Afford a College Degree?

The following is a guest post byClare Levison, CPA and Author of Frugal Isnt Cheap: Spend Less, Save More, Live Better. It is sponsored by Western International University.For working adults wondering if they should go back to school for a degree – or to upgrade their bachelors degree to a masters – affordability is, today, more important than ever. How can I afford it? is often the first question students ask before …

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How Much Should an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts Cost?

The traditional path to an associate (two-year) degree in almost anything is through the local community college, and basic culinary training is no different. However, there are more expensive options that also offer a certain cachet that can be handy when it’s time to find a job. Would-be students will need to weigh the prestige of world-class schools, such as Le Cordon Bleu and The Arts Institutes, against the cost-saving factors offered at their local community colleges.