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Grad School – Yay or Nay?

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Carlin Kennedy Student Contributor, Appalachian State University
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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at App State chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

So, if you’re reading this it might mean that you’re a junior or senior in college and you’re anxiously awaiting your post-graduation life. How old does it get to hear everyone ask, “So, what are your plans after college?” I’M NOT SURE. I’M JUST TRYING TO SCRAPE UP THE MONEY FOR A CHIPTOLE BOWL FOR DINNER CURRENTLY. 

Anyway, if grad school is on your plate of “maybe” post-graduation plans, then let this article help your search a little bit! 

Here are some of the best grad schools for Business, Psychology and Education – popular majors across the nation at Universities. 

Business:

-University of Virginia (Darden) – Around $56,000 in state full time and around $58,000 out of state full time

-Duke University – Around $61,000 full time

-University of Texas (Austin) – Around $34,000 in state full time and around $49,000 out of state

-Ohio State University – Around $30,000 in state full time and around $50,000 out of state

Psychology: (No prices were listed for these schools)

-University of Wisconsin 

-University of Washington

-University of Iowa

-Florida State University

Education:

-University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) – Around $16,000 in state full time and around $25,000 out of state full time

-Boston College – Around $1,310 per credit

-North Carolina State University – Around $11,000 in state full time and around $25,000 out of state full time

-University of Kentucky – Around $12,000 in state full time and around $26,000 out of state full time

 

All of this information and longer lists of schools and rankings can be found at grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com

Of course, the Ivy leagues – Stanford, Yale, Princeton, etc, top almost all of these lists! However, if Yale isn’t for you – there are plenty of other options!

Happy grad school searching! 

 

 

Sources:

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/duke-univers…

https://www.supportuw.org/leadership-giving/bascom-hill-society/qualific…

http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/blog/2013/10/02/boston-college-confes…

 

 

Carlin is a senior at Appalachian State University pursuing a degree in Public Relations and English. She is a Bachelor and One Tree Hill fanatic who is passionate about chocolate frosties and Chipotle. Her dream job is to be a sports reporter for ESPN.