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August 13, 2015 by frankbritt

Two-Year Degrees vs. Four-Year Degrees: Where’s the Biggest Payoff?

As posted on FosterEDU blog The question, “is a college degree worth it?” persists as tuition rates increase and student loan debt skyrockets. But the Wall Street Journal breaks down the question over the investment of a college degree even further by asking:  If a student does attend and graduate college, does the graduate from […]

Filed Under: Education & Training Innovation Tagged With: bachelor's degree, college, education, jobs

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Frank is CEO of Penn Foster, a leader in career-focused online and blended education. Students, employers and organizations rely on Penn Foster to build the skills and knowledge to power the 21st century workforce. For over 125 years, we have been dedicated to helping people lead more meaningful and productive lives and improving social outcomes through education.

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