Choosing to pursue a college degree is one of the largest financial commitments a family will ever make, yet the four-year plan is far less certain than most expect. According to The Hechinger Report, less than half of students who enter college expecting to graduate in four years actually do. And according to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly one in three students will change their major at least once, a costly detour that adds semesters, credits, and tuition to an already enormous investment.
Many students make decisions such as which school, which major, or which career path without a single structured conversation about what to expect after graduation. Oftentimes students don't know enough about job market demands, how their strengths translate into opportunity, or how rapidly AI is reshaping the careers they're preparing for. That's where Michaud Advisory comes in. I am not an alternative to a college degree, I am the strategy layer that sits on top of one. For a tiny fraction of what your family is already investing, I help students and graduates turn that degree into a career.
What a Degree Costs — and What It Costs to Make It Count
Average 4-year tuition & fees, 2025–2026 · excludes room & board costs
Tuition & fees
Added on: Complete Career Package ($250)
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Less than 1% on top of what a degree already costs, under the price of a single credit hour. Instead of replacing a degree, the Complete Career Package helps ensure your education pays off.
Source: U.S. News & World Report, 2025–26. Figures reflect tuition and fees only; room, board, and living expenses not included.
