If you're a student and struggling to pay the bill for tuition, housing, books, living costs, and other expenses this list might make you feel better. It seems like universities try to squeeze out every last penny they can get from you. Millions of students every year have to pay out the big bucks and many have to go into debt to earn their degree.  However, you're tuition bill probably isn't this bad. These are the top 10 most expensive schools in the United States and look at the hefty price tag they come along with.

1. Sarah Lawrence College – $54,410
2. New York University – $51,991
3. George Washington University – $51,730
4. Bates College – $51,300
5. Skidmore College – $51,196
6. Johns Hopkins University – $51,190
7. Georgetown University – $51,122
8. Connecticut College – $51,115
9. Harvey Mudd College – $51,037
10. Vassar College – $50,875

Calculations relating to prices for the 2009-2010 school year were based solely on tuition and room and board. By judging these figures, students that graduate from these colleges must fit into one of three categories. They are either from a wealthy family, incredibly smart with tons of scholarships, or they are very far in debt. Or I guess there is a fourth option; they found a sugar daddy somewhere.

What's interesting about the schools on this list is that many of them are small and private. Another thing is that half of these schools I have never heard of. So this leads me to the conclusion that they must offer unique degrees, give a lot of scholarships and grants in order for students to attend, or it's a family tradition to attend here. It just seems like a lot of money to spend on a degree when students can get the same degree and a great education somewhere else for half the price.

Hopefully these students after earning their degrees can find a high paying job. Especially, if left with a lot of student debt. I'm sure that these schools offer a great education but there are other great institutions that have a modest to moderate price tag. Although when it boils down to it, an education in today's world is essential, so if you can attend these universities without going really far into debt do it. Otherwise, stick to accredited colleges and universities that don't have such a hefty price tag.

Many freshmen go to college with high expectations. They are excited about their new classes, the friends that they will make, and the parties that they will attend. After a short time, students realize that they had high expectations and are disappointed. After one semester or year many students end up dropping out and pursuing other interests.

Initially, students are excited to move away from home but when they end up on a huge university, in classes with strangers, living with someone they don’t know, and trying to balance school, work, extracurricular activities, and sports they can’t handle it. There is so much pressure on students not only to succeed in school but to fit in.

As a result of all the problems and the dwindling numbers of freshmen
that actually earn a degree, universities are making some changes. The University of Missouri and many other large public universities and
smaller private colleges are trying to cater to first-year students. They want to put students with similar interests into smaller groups. 

Nearly one third or 5,620 first year college students participate in
freshmen interest groups like storm chasing, environmental activism and ultimate frisbee. Universities are now placing individuals these groups into the same dorms, classes, and peer adviser groups. These advisers meet with small numbers of students and provide them with tips about how to be successful in their academic career.

Because freshmen are in smaller groups, and around each other in dorms and classes they are able to form stronger relationships with each other. This often translates into more graduations, because if students are comfortable at school then they are more likely to succeed.

These smaller groups allow more students to get involved.  Rather than students just sitting at the back of a classroom of 300 students, with smaller classes they have to be responsible, answer questions, do homework, and interact with their professors and other students.
 

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“Healthcare will be the place to be for stable jobs with great pay,” says Donna Hill, a career counselor at ClassesandCareers.com, a free online information service. “If you take the time now to become a registered nurse or get certified as a lab tech, you will be in a very good position in just a few months. Healthcare reform is expected to create millions of new jobs.”

Fortunately, U.S. workers can earn healthcare degrees and certificates in a short amount of time. Online classes make it easy to start and complete certificate programs in a matter of months. Degree programs can be completed in 3 years or less. This means workers can complete certificates or degrees online just in time for job growth in the healthcare industry.

“If workers are looking for the perfect time to switch into a well-paying career, now is it,” says Hill. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses make over $26 per hour; vocational nurses make $18 per hour; dental assistants $15 per hour.

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