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 will change their major at least once — a costly detour that adds semesters, credits, and tuition to an already enormous investment.
Most students make these decisions — which school, which major, which career path — without a single structured conversation about what the 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. For a fraction of what your family is already investing, I give students the clarity, strategy, and confidence to make that investment count.
Average 4-Year College Tuition & Fees
2025–2026 school year · excludes room & board costs
Source: U.S. News & World Report, 2025–26. Figures reflect tuition and fees only; room, board, and living expenses not included.
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