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Is College a Lousy Investment? : Negotiating the Hidden Costs of Higher Education by Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah and Seneca Vaught (2018, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-101475833989
ISBN-139781475833980
eBay Product ID (ePID)239748697
Product Key Features
Number of Pages112 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameIs College a Lousy Investment? : Negotiating the Hidden Costs of Higher Education
Publication Year2018
SubjectFinance, Student Life & Student Affairs, Higher, Parent Participation
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaEducation
AuthorTara Jabbaar-Gyambrah, Seneca Vaught
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight6.4 Oz
Item Length8.9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2017-059802
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsIs College a Lousy Investment? Negotiating the Hidden Costs of Higher Education draws the reader in to the ongoing conversation related to the increasing cost of a college degree. Through case studies, the authors connect the dots between what the research says and the thought provoking questions that prospective students and their families seek answers to. Each chapter takes the reader beyond the degree and the potential cost to shine light on the overlooked intangibles that higher education has to offer. Students, parents, and those advising current and potential college students will find value in the intriguing perspectives presented., Choosing a college has become a complex calculation. The authors clearly understand what makes for a great educational experience and provide a clear-eyed discussion of the costs of higher education and, especially helpful, of the many and varied benefits. They also present concrete strategies for success as students make this most important investment in themselves., The authors of Is College a Lousy Investment?: Negotiating the Hidden Costs of Higher Education confront, head on, the widely held notions about the value and costs of a college degree. They introduce compelling arguments about hidden educational costs based on real life experiences. This book will introduce readers to educational options many families have never considered simply because they just didn't know they existed. Motivated readers will find the many sources of data provided by the authors interesting.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal378.3/8
Table Of ContentForeword Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Why does College Cost So Much? The High Price of Higher Learning Chapter 2: What happens when you Major for Money? The Guild vs. (Inter) Disciplinary Mentality Chapter 3: Why are American Universities So Expensive? Getting What You Pay For Chapter 4: Who Pays the Most for College? At the Heart of Inequality Chapter 5: What is Your College Education Worth? The Danger of Investment Mentalities and Jargon on Higher Learning Chapter 6: Why it's Important to Invest in Yourself? Strategies for Success when the College Bubble Bursts Conclusion Bibliography About the Authors
SynopsisIs College a Lousy Investment?: Negotiating the Hidden Cost of Higher Education discusses many of the economic misconceptions about earning a college degree. While it is widely believed that attending college guarantees wealth and success, students, concerned parents, and higher education professionals have neglected calculating the full-range of short-term and long-terms costs. Our work illustrates how the promotion of education merely as a commodity come at a high price for the individual and society. We argue how the idea of 'investment' can be expanded from a short-sighted view to engage a broader, more holistic rationale for higher education from which students can expect a full return on investment., This book addresses the concerns of students, parents, advisors, and higher education professionals about higher education, and explains how students can gain the most through their college years by debunking many of the misconceptions of college.
LC Classification NumberLB2342
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