The economy is in a bad place (duh) and funding is being cut all over the place. Schools have had to make serious cuts in various departments, businesses are closing, thousands of people have lost their jobs, and the uncertain job market makes the idea of finding a job after graduating college frightening.

Even more frightening, though, is the job market for those without a college education.

That fact, paired with the fact that most Americans have had to cut back on how much money they’re spending, has pushed more and more high school seniors to apply to public schools. Unlike their insanely expensive alternatives (the Privates), public universities and community colleges are extremely affordable and still provide an excellent education.

And now everyone is starting to notice. Read More »