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Is College Worth the Cost? For Public California Students, the Answer Is Probably ‘Yes’

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According to a new report, most of California's higher education institutions offer low- and moderate-income students a high return on investment. Almost all public schools allow students to recoup costs in five years or less. At public colleges and universities, the time it takes to start seeing a return on investment is even less.

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California Program Makes Master’s Degrees More Attainable for Incarcerated Students

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California State University, Dominguez Hills teamed up with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to offer a master's degree program for incarcerated students. Parham said that the HUX program affirmed the university's mission of social justice and "transformative education."

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Cheapest Colleges in California

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California's more than 300 colleges educate some 2 million students. Public colleges in California charge an average annual tuition of $8,401. California has the fourth-highest cost of living in the country. CSU Dominguez Hills offers the cheapest tuition in California among four-year nonprofit schools.

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What Are the Best Cal State Schools?

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California State University (CSU) system is proud to be the nation's largest, most affordable, and most diverse four-year public university system. There are 23 CSU campuses throughout California, serving nearly 460,000 students each year. The school system promotes job readiness and social mobility.

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Public Universities in California: Full List of 42 Schools

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California is a coastal wonderland that attracts students from all over the world. Many public colleges in California are just as renowned as the state's private universities. The University of California system , for example, includes some of the most prestigious public colleges in the country, like UCLA and UC Berkeley.

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Nearly $19M in Grants Awarded to 12 Colleges to Address Teacher Shortage

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is experiencing a teacher shortage, with 27% of public schools reporting multiple teaching vacancies. The Department of Education (ED) announced Wednesday that colleges and universities across the U.S. The problem is most pronounced in high-poverty neighborhoods, where 57% of schools had at least one teaching vacancy.

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HBCU Lincoln University Gets $2.9 Million Grant for Internet and Technology Accessibility

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Lincoln University will use the National Telecommunications and Information Administration grant for Chromebooks, mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, and classroom upgrades for distance learning. The Lincoln University grant project spans two years. The Connecting Minority Communities pilot program has awarded nearly $52 million to 19 schools.

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