College
Is College Worth It Financially? A Data-Driven Answer
College graduates earn $1.2M+ more over a lifetime -- but the ROI varies wildly by major, school, and debt load. Here's the data to help you decide.
College Decision
Is it worth it? The numbers don't lie
Free Calculators
Is This Degree Worth It?
Select school + major → see median starting salary, 10-year earnings trajectory, loan payoff timeline, and ROI vs trade school alternatives. Real BLS data.
College vs Trade School Calculator
4-year degree total cost + 4 years lost earnings vs 2-year certification + immediate income. NPV comparison at age 35.
529 Plan Optimizer
Enter your state + child's age + target school type → recommended monthly contribution, best state plan, projected balance at 18.
Parent vs Retirement Trade-off
If I fund $50K of my kid's college, here's how it impacts my retirement. Side-by-side retirement projection with and without college funding.
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