The Value of Higher Education

When choosing which college a student wants to go to, several aspects are evaluated. Location, architecture, student life, classes provided, graduation rate, and much much more are analyzed. However, arguably the main aspect is financial. The tuition fee, travel fee, financial aid, and anything to do with finances causes strenuous effort. So the big question becomes, how can a student find a college with the best education, yet one that's affordable and worth it?

I personally am very involved with applied mathematics, and this is my specialty. Luckily, a solution paper on the M3 challenge of 2015 presents a solution to this college crisis. Instead of presented complicated calculus and matrices, I will help summarize the conclusions drawn in an easy to understand pattern. 

It is important to note that this system applies to those hoping to pursue colleges within a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.

First of all, the Associates degree in a two year college vs. a four year university. If you wish to finish off education at the Associates Degree, it is better to go to a two year college.