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College Tuition Tops $50K on Average in U.S. States

College costs continue to move higher but just how big a tab you might pay depends on what state you live in. California’s Harvey Mudd University is the most expensive with tuition, and room and board costs totaling $67,255. Coming in second was New York’s Columbia University at $66,383 and Illinois’ University of Chicago was third at $64,965.

The College Savings Gap is Growing

Families are saving more for college, but it's still not enough to keep up with the rise in tuition prices. And lower-income families are still struggling to save. 

College is too Expensive, But How Do We Fix That?

The president announced a new college rankings system in an effort to reduce costs and hold schools more accountable for the success of their students—but some worry this step will do very little to reduce tuition costs and hurt community colleges.

Demystifying College Costs: Fixed-Rate Tuition Plans

College tuition is one of the biggest expenses people face in their lifetimes, and most of the time there's no way to know the final cost ahead of time. But some schools are looking to change this.  

What Happens to College Savings if Kid Gets Scholarship?

Dave Ramsey: It's great news when students get their higher education paid for, but that can bring some changes to college savings accounts. And what's the difference between gambling at a casino and on Wall Street?

5 Top Paying Jobs For College Grads

What degree do you need to get the top paying jobs upon college graduation? According to the National Association of Colleges, there are five top choices students can make this year.

The Skills Employers Wish College Grads Had

It doesn't matter if you graduated at the top of your class, have an experience-laden resume and have top-notch references. If you can't hold a conversation, make eye-contact or prove your team-building skills, employers aren't going to want to hire you.