The Gift of Education

Every parent and grandparent hopes that the next generation lives the American dream – go to college, get a great job, buy a house, and start a family. The Burning Glass institute found that 44% of jobs require a college degree. College is still seen as the primary way to gain the skills and education needed to land a traditional job. However, the average cost of college has more-than doubled in the 21st century, with the average in-state student attending a public 4-year institution spending an astonishing $25,487 for one academic year.1 That means the average college graduate spends over $100,000 […]