College education is a prized commodity, so much so that high school graduates are often desperate to be accepted into universities that will set them on a solid career path.

Not surprisingly, the better — and more respected — a private university is, the more it generally costs in terms of tuition fees. Even tuition fees at public universities can be daunting for students.

If a student is unable to gain entry into a college, there are myriad vocational schools now available across the country, offering courses that provide training on a variety of topics such as computer technology and fashion.