"College is the biggest expense for many families, larger even than the cost of the family home, and one that can bankrupt students and their parents if it works out poorly. Peter Cappelli offers vital insight for parents and students to make decisions that both make sense financially and provide the foundation that will help students make their way in the world."--Book jacket.

Why do people with more education get better jobs? : the link between education and a good job -- How are we doing? : the state of education in the United States -- Does college pay off? : it depends -- The cost of going to college -- Getting that first job after college.