Then the question is skewed. Technically, it costs NOTHING to "APPLY" to a school, whereas it costs tens of thousands to COMPLETE school. In the US, the ROI on

Then the question is skewed. Technically, it costs NOTHING to "APPLY" to a school, whereas it costs tens of thousands to COMPLETE school. In the US, the ROI on a degree is sad. with hard numbers to back it up - especially from a 'private' school. $100k debt to get a $45k/yr job - and thats if you can find one in your field of study. It doesn't seem (to me) that people think about the ROI on these things. At this point it makes more sense to pay < $10k to become a plumber or electrician - things people will need no matter the economic situation, with an ROI through the stratosphere.