Tyler Hakes

Tyler Hakes is the former Director of Marketing at College Raptor. He writes about topics related to the college search, admissions and financial aid. He's always looking to tell great stories about students discovering their perfect school.

College Raptor Launches World’s First Scholarship Calculator App For iPhone, Android Devices

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Free App Locates Colleges that Offer the Best Financial Aid IOWA CITY, IA (April 29, 2016)  – College Raptor, creators of the only college search that discovers schools for students based on personalized scholarship estimates, announced today the release of a free app for iOS and Android devices, the College Scholarship Calculator. This revolutionary app …
Here's top 30 best online m ed programs and mat programs.
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Best Online Graduate Education (MEd & MAT) Degree Programs

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Our top online graduate education degree ranking is meant to highlight institutions that offer the best Master of Education (MEd) and Master of Art in Teaching (MAT) degrees. Plenty of people go back to school for either their MEd or MAT, whether it’s because they want to advance their careers or are required to by …

Student Loan Options

By Tyler HakesLast updated on March 17, 2020
Financing the Cost of College Federal student loan programs are a great resource for many students, but they don’t always cover the full cost of education. We’ve partnered with several great lenders to help students and parents compare private student loan offers from a variety of lenders to get the best rates, terms, and service. …
How do you pay for your online business degree
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How to Pay for Your Online Business Degree

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
So you’ve decided to pursue an online business degree. That’s great! But how will you pay for it? First things first, don’t freak out too much. Yes, obtaining your degree can be expensive. But there are many ways to finance an education. Combine that with smart college and career planning and you should be just …
Who should get a BBA degree
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Should You Pursue a BBA Degree?

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Each year, hundreds of thousands of students choose to pursue their BBA degree. Business is–by far and away–the most popular degree program among both online and traditional students. And it’s not surprising–you can do a lot with a BBA degree. The popularity of the BBA is in large part due to the flexibility of many …
The cost of online masters degree in education
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How Much Does an Online Graduate Education Degree Cost?

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
For many teachers and others working in education, pursuing a master’s degree is a big investment. Of course, there’s the time and energy it takes to complete the classes, but there is also the dollars and cents investment–it’s not cheap to go to college. Fortunately, for many, it’s a pretty wise choice. For teachers specifically, …
master of education vs master of arts
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Master of Education vs Master of Arts: Who Should Get What?

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Teaching is, no doubt, a noble career. If you’re drawn to this job, what education do you need in order to enter the field or perform your duties to the best of your ability? Understanding what’s required of you to enter education and the differences between a Master of Education vs Master of Arts (MAT) …