Now that you have decided what you want to become, you need to think about where to get the best education. What might be best for your school buddies may not be the best option for you. In other words, people's needs and circumstances are different both in the way they learn and also in terms of resources such as how you are going to pay for your new career education. Thinking about the following might help you to sort out which schools are best for you.
Location
You may be lucky enough to have a good school close by so you can stay at home. Compare the local option with one which you may have to commute to. You may even have to relocate. Check out the relative costs of accommodation, travel, college supplies, social life, and food. There are plenty of websites and school profiles to help you compare details.
Reputation
As you search for schools, gather information on what past graduates have achieved and what they are doing now. There is no point in putting time and effort into a degree only to find that employers don't rate your school. You could even ring up a few potential employers and ask what they look for e.g. accreditation, a region, or specific colleges, or lecturers. Again, school profiles are a good source of information, both what the school offers, and independent reviews.
Type of Degree
There are lots of options to choose from. You could study online, part-time, concentrated, campus-based, or in night school. There are budget options designed to help spread the cost, and there are intensive programs designed to teach you as quickly as possible. Associate degrees may be a good way of spreading the cost, allowing you to convert to bachelors at a later date.
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