Investing in College - A Guide for the Perplexed

Informationen zum Autor Malcolm Getz is Associate Professor of Economics at Vanderbilt University. Klappentext College education is one of the most important investments a family will make, but the process can be a headache for students and their parents. In a unique approach, economist and teacher Getz walks readers through the opportunities, risks, and rewards of heading off to college, breaking down confusing admissions and financial options. Zusammenfassung College education is one of the most important investments a family will make! but the process can be a headache for students and their parents. In a unique approach! economist and teacher Getz walks readers through the opportunities! risks! and rewards of heading off to college! breaking down confusing admissions and financial options.

List of contents

Contents Preface 1. Introduction: The High Cost of Higher Education 2. Financial Returns: Does College Pay Off ? 3. Career Opportunities: The Choices that Matter 4. College Rank: The Pitfalls of Prestige 5. The Learning Environment: What Your Money Really Buys 6. Sticker Shock: Will You Pay Too Much? 7. Payment Options: Something for Every Income 8. The Admission Game: Strategies for Success 9. The Choice: Comparing Offers Tables Notes Further Reading Index

Product details

• Authors: Malcolm Getz, Getz Malcolm
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2008
• EAN: 9780674030466
• ISBN: 978-0-674-03046-6
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 203 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Education, EDUCATION / Finance, EDUCATION / Reference, Higher education, tertiary education, Advice on education, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher