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UW Has a Better Idea than Texas’ $10,000 College Degree!

AUSTIN (KXAN Erin Cargile) –
During his state of the state address Tuesday, Gov. Rick Perry said it is time for colleges and universities to lay out a low-cost path to a degree.

“It’s time for a bold, Texas-style solution to their challenge that I’m sure the brightest minds in their universities can devise,” said Perry. “Today I’m challenging our institutions of higher education to develop bachelors degrees that cost not more than $10,000 including textbooks.”

It is a goal Perry said could be reached with online courses and “innovative teaching techniques.”

Perry also called for a freeze on college tuition costs and a funding incentive plan that would award colleges and universities on the number of students who graduate, not just enroll.

Perry proposes $10,000 bachelor degrees: kxan.com

A more rational approach may be on the offing. The UW and the Kent School District are collaborating to offer a three year degree program, starting in high school!


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