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Guide to Colleges and Universities by State 

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Finding the right college and university for you presents unique challenges. You want to find a great program that will give you the training you need to achieve your goals, but there’s much more to the decision process than identifying a top-rated program and signing up. There’s of course money, work/life balance, admissions, and other logistical considerations. But one of the most important factors to consider in your search for great higher education, and one that can occasionally be overlooked during your research, is your life during school and after. That’s where the Guide to Colleges and Universities by State comes in.

 

 

Choosing a College or School

Factors in Choosing a College or School.

 

Possibly the most difficult decision you will face in thinking about your college career is just which college or school you want to choose to attend. There are over 4,000 colleges in the US with nearly 16 million students to choose from. As each college also offers a number of different majors and degrees, it can be difficult to choose just which major will suits you.  Read More

Campus-Based Versus Distance Education:

The Twain Shall Meet


Experts across the educational spectrum say it's not where you study that matters most, but how you study.

There are both good and bad face-to-face learning experiences, and the same holds true for distance programs, says Debra Humphreys, Vice President for Communications at the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU). Although Humphreys favors the traditional path to a college education – one that involves taking classes and participating in student life on campus – she sees an important role for distance education, especially for targeted online programs leading to certification or a degree such as a Masters in Education or an Online MBA.  Read More

 

Guide to Colleges and Universities by State

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington, DC
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming


This guide offers an overview of the opportunities in higher education in each state, but it also provides a glimpse into the type of life you might lead while getting your degree or certificate. Alaska and Florida clearly have different pros and cons, and we’re here to help you become a little more familiar with them. From the advantages of living in a state with good barbeque to the advantages of living in a state with affordable housing, we cover it all.

Whether you’re looking for a campus college and university, an online college or university, a career college, or any combination thereof, the Guide to Colleges and Universities by State is here to help you get started on that exploration. We hope you’ll find the information in these pages helpful and that you’ll use it to successfully launch your search for right college for you. It’s sometimes challenging search, but one that’s well worth it.

 

 

 

 

Higher Education

Higher education is education provided by universities, vocational universities (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and technical colleges, etc.) and other collegial institutions that award academic degrees, such as career colleges following the completion of a school that provides secondary education, such as a high school and secondary K-12 schools.

 

 

 

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