This document discusses rising college tuition costs and average incomes by degree level. It shows that between 1995 and today, tuition has increased dramatically at both 2-year and 4-year public and private colleges, with costs doubling the general inflation rate. While a 4-year degree corresponds to higher average incomes, students face significant financial challenges and most public college students receive financial aid to afford rising tuition prices. The document recommends obtaining additional financial information from various sources and considering scholarships and loans to fund college.

2. Average Tuition and Fees
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College expenses are increasing at the
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3. Average Income by Degree
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4. College Financial Assets
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 Obtain additional information from
 The college board
 Nellie Mae Corporation
 Consider scholarships and loans
 More than 75% of public-college student receive
financial aid