College & Career Slide Shows

7 ways the pandemic will change college forever

Kiplinger | Jun 18, 2020 - 9:00 PM PDT

SLIDE SHOW–Colleges and universities face steep budget cuts, enrollment challenges and new types of competition as a result of COVID-19. We cover the changes you'll see on campus this fall -- and beyond.

9 key practices to make college pay off

Kiplinger | Jan 6, 2020 - 9:00 AM PST

SLIDE SHOW–44 million Americans owe $1.5 trillion in student loan debt and anyone can see why there are growing concerns about the cost and value of a college education.

12 things every college student needs from Costco

Kiplinger | Aug 16, 2019 - 9:00 PM PDT

SLIDE SHOW–I reached out to a handful of current collegians to see what they'd covet most from Costco's Kirkland Signature line of products. Here's what they picked.

12 things college students don't need

Kiplinger | Aug 7, 2019 - 9:00 PM PDT

SLIDE SHOW–With the excitement and stress that accompany the move to college, it's easy to let down your guard and pull out the plastic for a whole lot of ... stuff. And, as ever, you don't have to say yes to everything your kid wants.

21 ways for college students to earn extra cash

Kiplinger | Aug 6, 2019 - 9:00 PM PDT

SLIDE SHOW–Plenty of moneymaking opportunities are out there for you to capitalize on between your studies; they come with the perk of no long-term commitment and, in most cases, let you set your own hours. Find out which cash-generating ideas could work best for you.

20 best college values in the U.S., 2019

Kiplinger | Jul 25, 2019 - 9:00 AM PDT

SLIDE SHOW–These 20 schools top our combined list for their blend of academic quality and affordability.

10 best college values with the lowest average graduating debt, 2019

Kiplinger | Jul 25, 2019 - 9:00 AM PDT

SLIDE SHOW–Of our best value colleges, these schools' graduates have the lowest average debt.

20 things you need to know about getting into a military service academy

Kiplinger | Jul 25, 2019 - 9:00 AM PDT

SLIDE SHOW–We've pulled together a list of the most important considerations for students hoping to receive a service academy appointment someday. Here are 20 things you need to know about getting into a military service academy.

10 best college values you mave have overlooked, 2019

Kiplinger | Jul 25, 2019 - 9:00 AM PDT

SLIDE SHOW–With more than 4,000 institutions of higher learning from which to choose, it's smart to cast a wide net. The following schools may not be on your radar, but If you're looking for a challenging educational environment at an affordable price, they're worth a look.

10 best values in public colleges, 2019

Kiplinger | Jul 25, 2019 - 9:00 AM PDT

SLIDE SHOW–We look for schools with reasonable price tags, solid financial aid for students who qualify and low average debt among students who borrow. For our public colleges list, we rank the schools according to in-state costs and calculate out-of-state costs separately for the out-of-state ranking.

Best and worst liberal arts majors for your career

Kiplinger | Mar 14, 2019 - 9:00 AM PDT

SLIDE SHOW–Liberal arts studies, in general, get a bad rap when it comes to career utility. But the rumors are only partly true. To determine which majors typically come with the best hiring prospects and pay, we studied the data for 102 popular college majors.

6 tax breaks for college costs

Kiplinger | Jul 19, 2018 - 9:00 PM PDT

SLIDE SHOW–Some new tax laws have changed the rules and expanded some breaks for education. The following six tips can help you take full advantage of these tax breaks.

36 best college values competing in 2018's March Madness

Kiplinger | Mar 15, 2018 - 9:00 AM PDT

SLIDE SHOW–Only a little more than half of the 68 teams playing in this year's men's tournament also earned a spot in Kiplinger's 2018 rankings of the top 300 college values. Take a look.

Best college values, 2018

Kiplinger | Dec 21, 2017 - 9:00 PM PST

SLIDE SHOW–These 10 schools represent the top-scoring schools on our combined rankings, which compare private universities, private liberal arts colleges and public colleges.

Best values in public colleges, 2018

Kiplinger | Dec 21, 2017 - 9:00 PM PST

SLIDE SHOW–These 10 schools lead the pack of public colleges for their academic excellence and affordability.

Colleges with lowest average graduating debt, 2018

Kiplinger | Dec 21, 2017 - 9:00 PM PST

SLIDE SHOW–These 10 schools meet both challenges by getting students who borrow out the door with the lowest average debt at graduation among the 300 schools on our list of best college values.

Great colleges that won't make students take loans, 2018

Kiplinger | Dec 21, 2017 - 9:00 PM PST

SLIDE SHOW–The 10 schools on this list earned top marks in our combined 2018 rankings and exclude loans from all financial aid packages, regardless of family income.

Sending a child to college? 15 money-saving tips

Kiplinger | Sep 25, 2017 - 9:00 PM PDT

SLIDE SHOW–To help keep costs under control during the school year, here are 15 things that parents of college students can think about trying.

Best college majors for your career 2017-2018

Kiplinger | Sep 6, 2017 - 9:00 PM PDT

SLIDE SHOW–Our top majors offer the best shots at success and satisfaction in the workplace, complete with generous incomes and an abundance of job opportunities.

Worst college majors for your career 2017-2018

Kiplinger | Sep 6, 2017 - 9:00 PM PDT

SLIDE SHOW–You need to know what kind of pay and employment prospects you can expect from your degree before you borrow the tuition money to get it.