College decisions are being made in a very different environment than they were a generation ago. Costs have increased significantly, outcomes vary widely by major and institution, and families now have access to more data than ever before. As a result, return on investment, or ROI, has become a more common part of the college conversation. ROI is not a single number in education, and it is not a verdict on whether college is "worth it." It is a framework for understanding pa

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