Latest Data From Varsity Tutors Shows Increase In Number Of Free Education Options

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Students are faced with ever-increasing costs with the latest data showing that college tuition averages between $89,000 and $110,500 total for four years.  Varsity Tutors today released an infographic analyzing the rise in online learning trends in response to the ongoing increase in tuition costs. Varsity Tutors, the premier one-on-one academic tutoring, test prep, and free online Learning Tools provider, reveals in its "The Rise of Online Education" infographic that two in three students graduate from higher education institutions with debt that equals 60 percent of their annual income. Faced with the prospect of such a burden, more people are taking education into their own hands by seeking free alternatives online.

Glaring examples of this dissatisfaction with tuition hikes include the enrollment increase in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and the rising usage of free education resources online. Complementing its infographic, Varsity Tutors has also launched its free online assessment resource called Varsity Learning Tools. The resource provides tens of thousands of practice test questions across 95 academic subjects and standardized exams of all levels for students and educators at absolutely no cost. The company also offers free assessment tools for teachers to manage their students' quizzes and tests.

"More and more people are taking control of their education on their own time, at their own pace, without years of debt hanging over them," said Chuck Cohn, CEO and founder of Varsity Tutors. "As the number of free online resources continues to grow, people are able to take advantage of a wider range of educational options that won't strap them down with insurmountable debt. Although a college degree is still the best option for many people, having free alternatives and supplements is a tremendous option thanks to today's technology."

In addition to Varsity Learning Tools, this new infographic lists more than 10 other free, online educational resources that students can use to accompany coursework or in place of a traditional classroom. Numerous other comprehensive statistics are outlined in the infographic that show the rising demand for free learning options to help students gain new skills, supplement traditional schooling, or forgo expensive higher education programs altogether.

To learn more about the rise in online education, visit the full infographic at http://www.varsitytutors.com/blog/the+rise+of+online+education.

About Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors is a premier private academic tutoring and test prep provider designed to help students at all levels of education achieve academic excellence. Varsity Tutors delivers personalized, one-on-one instruction in any subject from STEM to the humanities and customized preparation for all standardized exams, including ISEE, SSAT, SAT, ACT, and graduate exams such as the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, and GMAT. Students from elementary to graduate school are expertly matched with an exceptional tutor who is best able to address their unique needs and goals. To ensure satisfaction and safety, only the highest caliber tutors are selected to join Varsity Tutors following a rigorous screening process. Varsity Tutors currently serves 25 cities nationwide and offers a variety of tutoring packages. Students and their families interested in learning more about Varsity Tutors should visit www.varsitytutors.com.

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