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By Rebecca Camarena   One can never go wrong with obtaining a college education. It used to be that getting a job that guaranteed job security and a gold watch after 30 years was the way to go. Those jobs are part of a different era and in today’s economy, one need to be competitive in the marketplace. It is becoming more important than ever to obtain some type of college education, whether that would be a full bachelor’s master’s or even certificates. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Employment Projects Report for March, 2012, it states that education pays in higher earnings and lower unemployment rates.   Colleges are becoming more diverse in the courses they offer, the times and days offered and a many of them are now offering online classes. How does one select a college to attend? It all depends on a student’s number one goal of education and a specific field of interest. Sometimes, a student will pick a college based on state location, climate, ...