Originally Posted by Aquaticus

If cost is the issue there are ways to reduce the overall bill while ending up with the same piece of paper from a big name college. There are cheap associates degrees that can be transferred into almost any 4 yr program. There are also CLEP tests and DSST exams to get college credit for $80 per test. The 4 year degree will carry a lot more weight when it comes time for the job search.