1. Select the degree you plan to earn:
Professional Degree – a PhD or other doctor's degree that requires advanced work beyond the master's level.
Public College = $137,084
Private College = $265,896
For-Profit College = $220,900 (Loan is based on 24% of Tuition costs at 6.6% interest over 10 years.)
Associate Degree – a degree typically completed in two years.
Public College = $8,174
Private College = $28,564
For-Profit College = $29,388 (Loan is based on 24% of Tuition costs at 5.05% interest over 10 years.)
Certificate – a non-degree training program.
Public College = $6,392
Private College = $14,271
For-Profit College = $16,053 (Loan is based on 24% of Tuition costs at 5.05% interest over 10 years.)
Bachelor's Degree – a degree typically completed in four years.
Public College = $32,692
Private College = $109,040
For-Profit College = $64,044 (Loan is based on 24% of Tuition costs at 5.05% interest over 10 years.)
Master's Degree – a graduate degree that usually requires two or more years of study beyond the Bachelor's degree
Public College = $55,298
Private College = $160,674
For-Profit College = $92,908 (Loan is based on 24% of Tuition costs at 6.6% interest over 10 years.)
2. Select the type of institution: