He believes that his philosophy of “students come first” is the backbone for 30 years of successful graduates. The school has assembled an outstanding staff of instructors, many of whom are Phillips graduates, with an average of nine years of teaching experience.

Earning a college degree is the best route to a fulfilling career with great earning potential. But many people are not able to complete a degree right after high school, and find themselves caught up in the whirlwind of life.

Founded: 1898 Majors or degrees offered: Associate Degree—Registered Nurse Academic calendar: Semester Enrollment: 290-320 Tuition/costs: $32,485 (for 2 years of tuition only); room: $2,100/semester Financial aid: full- and part-time aid available;...

If you graduated from high school last spring, the question uppermost in your mind is probably, “What do I do now?” If you think going to college is the right decision for you, there’s good news: You still have time to enroll for fall classes.

For individuals seeking to enhance their professional qualifications or acquire valuable new skills, evening certificates are available in human resource management, information technology, holistic aging and post-baccalaureate RN to MS in nursing.

Bryant & Stratton

In today’s job market, you need any competitive advantage you can get. And one of the best ways to stand out is to earn your college degree. While many older adults may think college is just for the young, it’s important to know that today people of all ages are going to college.

“It’s an idea called lifelong learning,” says Heather Macknik, director of admissions for Bryant & Stratton College’s Liverpool campus. “Today, millions of adults nationwide, many with children of their own, are going to college—or going back to college—to either train for a new career, or earn the degree they need to advance in the career they already have.”

Le Moyne and Loretto team up to offer eldercare in a 30-credit degree

Youth is deeply coveted in the United States. Obsessed with looking younger, longer, Americans slather their faces with anti-wrinkle creams, pay for facelifts and attend gyms like the devout visit chapels in attempts to hold onto their glorified 20s. However, for America’s approximately 76 million baby boomers experiencing or approaching senior status, a desire to stay young is being replaced with a need to seek age-appropriate care.

The explosion in green technologies has many adults returning to the classroom

In an economy increasingly devoid of the glamorous green of the dollar bill, many people are seeking a new kind of green: employment. Amid the Al Gore-inspired focus on global warming and the eye-popping gas prices that are sure signs of the apocalypse, the environmentally friendly trend toward green jobs has taken off in the past few years.

 

When I decided to go back to college, my choice was based on the field of study I wanted to pursue. I didn't settle for a college based solely on cost, but gave more thought to what I really wanted from this investment. Which college would give me the most for my money? Which college offered flexible classes that would fit into my busy schedule? Which college would provide access to the latest technologies and a wealth of professional opportunities? The answer: Syracuse University.

If there’s one thing you learn in life it’s that learning doesn’t stop when you leave the classroom. While most of us think of a high school classroom or college lecture hall when we envision learning, today’s fast-paced society requires more ways for us to gain the knowledge we seek to be successful in our careers and lives.