As some colleges near $100K a year, the value of community colleges has never been clearer

By: Dr. James M. Keane

Outlets: Nashua Ink Link

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 1,012

Last Updated: 4 days, 17 hours ago

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The cost of higher education in the United States continues to rise, creating challenges for students and families across the country. For generations, a college degree was seen as the key to economic opportunity. Today, many families are asking a different question: Is college worth the cost?

At some of the nation’s most prestigious colleges and universities, the answer has become more complicated. When tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, transportation, and other expenses are included, …

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