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The Best Colleges for Fighting Student Debt

There are many colleges working creatively to reduce, or even eliminate, student debt.

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The Best Colleges for Graduating Early

Graduating early is an attractive option for many students, especially nontraditional learners. Which colleges have great programs for graduating faster?

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Top 10 Easiest and Hardest College Degree Majors (Updated!)

Not all college degrees take the same amount of time and effort. These are the top 10 easiest and hardest majors.

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The Best Colleges for First-Generation College Students

College can be daunting for first-generation students, but many schools are taking the opportunity to recruit them and cater to their needs.

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The Best Colleges for the DIY Learner

If you’re a DIY learner, you may not know where to look for the best independent programming options; these are the best colleges to start your search.

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Higher Education Costs vs. Quality of Education

Is the cost of higher education worth it? Learn more about the correlation (or lack of) between education quality and price.

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Hard Knocks: College Football’s Wake-Up Call

Those hard hits that make football so popular are also worrying many about the effects of pro and college football.

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The 10 Best Colleges for Online Information Technology (IT) Degrees for 2013

As computers, networks, and other forms of information technology embed themselves deeper and deeper into every aspect of culture and the global economy, the demand for people with the knowledge and skills to operate, manage, repair, and troubleshoot them continues to grow. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for computer network, systems, and database administrators “is expected to grow much faster than the average, and job prospects should be excellent,” with a projected increase of 30 percent Read the Rest…

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The Best 25 History Blogs of 2013

History is the study of the past, often with an eye toward how it can help us understand the present and the future. Many professional and amateur historians have blogs where they share history-related reflections, news, interviews, book reviews, images, and more. These blogs can serve as a useful introduction to the various areas of historical study, as well as a way to stay current in the field and meet other history buffs. Below are our picks for the 25 Read the Rest…

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Top 50 Statistics Blogs of 2013

Statistics is a branch of mathematics that deals with the interpretation of data. Statisticians work in a wide variety of fields in both the private and the public sectors and can be found anywhere – Nevada, Washington, New Hampshire, Louisiana. They are teachers, consultants, watchdogs, journalists, designers, programmers, and by in large, ordinary people like you and me. And some of them blog. In searching for the top statistics blogs on the web we only considered blogs that have been Read the Rest…

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