Why is higher education so expensive? On this episode of your favorite podcast, Chelsea and Katie break down the factors impacting the cost of post-secondary learning. Chelsea shares about the impact of administrative bloat on universities while Katie dives into the cost of an education in the US as compared to other countries. They share what they learned leading up to the recording of the episode, and it's a combination of the origin story of McDonald's and the tale of Julius Caesar's (maybe) children.

Maybe we should stop defunding education!

Black Lives Matter.

Business Insider - "College is more expensive..."

The Atlantic - "Why is College in America So Expensive?"

NCES Fast Facts: Tuition Costs

Best Value Schools - "Understanding the Rising Costs of Higher Education"

Insider - "Here's what college costs in 28 countries around the world"

The Guardian - "US Universities are charging full fees..."

Inside Higher Ed - "Tuition Policy in a Pandemic"

Education Data - The Average Cost of College & Tuition

The College Post - "Breaking Down Administrative Bloat"

James G. Martin Center - "Administrative Bloat: Where Does It Come From and What Is It?"

The Cost of Higher Education