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	<title>Top Colleges Blog &#187; College Degrees</title>
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		<title>Is a Free Online University Too Good to be True?</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/25/university-of-the-people/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:42:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s a great idea: a global college with no tuition fees that is accessible to anyone with an internet connection. But is the University of the People too good to be true? 
When Shai Reshef, a higher education entrepreneur, disclosed his plan to start a free university that would use technology to provide a college [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Value Of A College Degree In Today&#8217;s Job Market</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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Does a college degree stand between you and a pink slip?   Just look at the data:  in the last months of 2009, unemployment for high school dropouts surged from 8% to 15.5%.  In the exact same period, the unemployment stats for college degree holders increase by 2.6%.  The bottom line: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Squeeze Play: In Survey Americans Say Colleges Too Concerned With Financial Bottom Line</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/17/college-financial-bottom-lin/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:58:21 +0000</pubDate>
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Are American colleges operating more like businesses and less like educational institutions?  In the recent SQUEEZE PLAY 2010 study conducted by Public Agenda and the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, 60% of the people surveyed seem to think that is exactly what is happening.  
In the same study, two thirds [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Harriet Richardson Ames, Bachelor of Education, RIP</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:23:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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For Harriet Richardson Ames there never was a question about what she would be when she grew up &#8212;  she always knew she was destined to be a teacher.  With some financial help from the local women’s club in her New Hampshire hometown, Harriet was able to attend Keene Normal School, now Keene [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does a College Degree Really Pay?</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/07/does-a-college-degree-really-pay/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:51:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have all heard for years that having a bachelor&#8217;s degree will help you earn several hundred thousand dollars more over your lifetime than someone without a college degree. In fact, many publications have touted a difference of $800,000 to $1,000,000 between those with a degree and without a degree. According to an article in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A New Kind Of Farming</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/23/agri-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
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To paraphrase the great Bob Dylan, today’s farmers aren’t working on Maggie’s Farm – these days, recent college graduates with degrees in agriculture are heading for research labs.  
While the number of family-owned farms has been shrinking for decades, there is a growing interest in finding ways to produce more and better agricultural products. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Recession Report:  University Heads&#8217; Compensation Stalls</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/22/recession-report-university-heads-compensation-stalls/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/22/recession-report-university-heads-compensation-stalls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:31:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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For financially strapped students looking for a quality education, public universities and community colleges have provided an affordable option.  However, many of these institutions have raised their fees while cutting back on academic programs, sending shock waves across campuses from New York to California.  
Last fall the California Board of Regents announced a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 &#8220;Make A Difference&#8221; Careers</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/17/careerdifference/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/17/careerdifference/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:17:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Options]]></category>
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Yes, it’s a tough world out there.  The economy is tight and the job market is even tighter, but even in this climate, it is possible to combine a career with personal satisfaction.  If you are looking to find a professional path with a &#8216;feel good&#8217; factor, read on.
1. Librarian – Museums, professional [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Watch Out for Online Schools That are Nothing More Than Degree Mills</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/12/09/watch-out-for-degree-mills/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/12/09/watch-out-for-degree-mills/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an eye-opening experiment, the education watchdog GetEducated.com applied for a Master&#8217;s degree in Business Administration for its mascot and actually received the degree. To make matters worse, GetEducated.com&#8217;s mascot is a dog. Yet, despite the fact that the organization&#8217;s mascot is a dog, he not only managed to get a master&#8217;s degree, but he [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NSSE College Ratings: The Rules Of Engagement</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/11/29/nsse-college-ratings-the-rules-of-engagement/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/11/29/nsse-college-ratings-the-rules-of-engagement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=57061</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you’re a student at a public university or a private college, one thing is certain: that college degree is going to cost you.  In an effort to help students get the most out of their college education, more colleges and universities are participating in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). Developed 10 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Post 9/11 GI Bill Opens Doors For Returning Vets</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/11/27/post-911-gi-bill-opens-doors-for-returning-vets/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/11/27/post-911-gi-bill-opens-doors-for-returning-vets/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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The transition from soldier to student is never easy, but for the brave young men and women returning from war zone deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is particularly difficult.  To answer their needs, colleges and universities are launching programs to help them cope with social, psychological and logistical stress.
According to Jim Selbe of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Online Masters Degrees</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/11/15/online-masters-degrees/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you ready to take your education to a whole new level? If so, you might want to consider pursuing an online masters degree. Not only will you enjoy more earning potential after earning a masters degree, but earning your degree through an online school will provide you with the scheduling flexibility that you need [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Online Doctorate Degrees</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/11/10/online-doctorate-degrees/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/11/10/online-doctorate-degrees/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:18:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earning a Ph.D. is a great way to take your career to a whole new level. Unfortunately, finding the time to devote to a doctoral program can be quite difficult. Thanks online doctorate degree programs, however, you can more easily achieve your goal of earning a Ph.D. without having to sacrifice the quality of your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Online Bachelor Degrees</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/11/08/online-bachelor-degrees/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:39:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to furthering your career or pursuing a new career path, you can&#8217;t go wrong when you pursue an online bachelor degree. After all, there is no denying that the earning potential for someone with a bachelor degree is far greater than someone with only a high school diploma or even with an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Online Associate Degrees</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/11/08/online-associate-degrees/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you interested in getting a college degree, but you don&#8217;t have four years to spare to earn a bachelor&#8217;s degree? If so, you might want to consider pursuing an online associate degree. In order to obtain an associate degree, you generally need to complete 60 credit hours of coursework, which takes two years to [...]]]></description>
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