Is your senior among the fortunate ones with multiple acceptances? Part of their decision-making process might be a visit to Payscale.com’s College ROI Report, here. One of my favorite features is the ability to calculate ROI by major.
Of course, getting a good-paying job isn’t the only reason to go to college, but any time you look at a high-priced investment (which college is), you should consider what return you’re likely to get.