There had better be gold in the paper!

[shadow_lark]

 I am researching colleges now, trying to decide where i want to go to finish my bachelors.  One looked very promising.....until i looked at the tuition, that is.  Its almost 17,000 per semester!  NO WAY!  There is no way i could pay for that without putting myself so far into debt that I'd never get back out.

Good Lord, thats six times what the state university charges per quarter.  is a piece of paper really worth that much?  It had damn well better be cast in platimun, with rubies in every corner.  Ok, I officially have sticker shock.

[TonyaO]

I said the same thing about my BSW!! My diploma should have been engraved in gold!! Now that I'm looking at masters programs I've decided those diplomas should be platinum!!!

[jakesmom323]

Not in this economy. I think private universities are only recognizable when it's Harvard, Yale, etc. Lol. I think just having a degree definitely gives you a leg up and having experience in your field is even going to help you more;)

[Fields456]

My best friend is Finishing hers through bama's online program idk how much it is I'm still working on my associates. I would def pick a public state college vs a private one.

[shadow_lark]

 I think I will probably have to.  I just thought this one would be nice because it is close to DH's job. Oh well, I have a few more to look at.  I am sure one of them will be the right fit.

Quoting Fields456:

My best friend is Finishing hers through bama's online program idk how much it is I'm still working on my associates. I would def pick a public state college vs a private one.

 

[shadow_lark]

 I am torn.  I want to get a bachelors in english with an emphsis on creative writing, or a BA in creative writing if i can find a college that actually offers it.  So I know that having the paper would help me to get a job on some aspects of the feild, but if I want to be published, the best thing for me to do is just write and submit. 

Quoting jakesmom323:

Not in this economy. I think private universities are only recognizable when it's Harvard, Yale, etc. Lol. I think just having a degree definitely gives you a leg up and having experience in your field is even going to help you more;)

 

[TableforSeven]

My daughter is in a private college -- it is about $30,000 per year (so $15,00 per semester). But - after her scholarships, it is less than half of the actual cost.
Personally - I believe that, for her and the carreer she wants, every penny is well worth it. The paper may not be MADE of gold - but it will certainly be WORTH gold.
For some degrees -- I can't imagine paying more than a state school or a community college....and I also believe that college isn't always needed.

[NocturnesAngel]

I'm not sure where you live, but our state college here is roughly $18,000 per year and that is just for tuition.

I'm not sure if you are considering online schools, but  MIT has what is called Open Course Ware.

Here's a link to it and other free programs:

http://education-portal.com/articles/10_Universities_Offering_Free_Writing_Courses_Online.html

[shadow_lark]

 state university here in WA is about 2500 per quarter.  i know there are other fees, but its still a hell of a lot cheaper than the private universities.  IDK about online courses.  I have taken them before, and I dont do well at all.  I tend to leave things until the last minute and then put in the bare minimum to scrape by with a passing grade.  Plus, the quality of instruction is much less.  If i am going to spend all of that time and money, i'd rather be in a class room

Quoting NocturnesAngel:

I'm not sure where you live, but our state college here is roughly $18,000 per year and that is just for tuition.

I'm not sure if you are considering online schools, but  MIT has what is called Open Course Ware.

Here's a link to it and other free programs:

http://education-portal.com/articles/10_Universities_Offering_Free_Writing_Courses_Online.html

 

[NocturnesAngel]

Gotcha I totally understand :)

I'm in PA  

[BraydensMama163]

I used university of Phoenix. Its 1000 a class