Data and analysis

The median monthly student loan payment is $142.47 , which represents a significant portion of many graduates' monthly budgets. View data page

National median: $13,432 National average: $15,806.13 Comprehensive analysis of average student loan debt in the United States, including breakdowns by institution type and View data page

Student loan debt has grown significantly over the past decade. The median debt reached $13,432 in 2024, up from earlier years. View data page

Significant variation exists across states, with the highest state showing values 1.2x higher than the lowest. This reflects differences in state funding, cost of living, and institutional characteristics. View data page

NH ranks highest in this extract at about 39,500, while NJ is lowest at about 26,500. View data page

CA ranks highest in this extract at about 320, while TN is lowest at about 230. View data page

Public college in-state tuition averages $5,512 vs $11,010 out-of-state (College Scorecard medians). Compare all 50 states with NCES and College Board… View data page

Graduate students accumulate significantly more debt, with a median of $33,580 compared to $13,432 for bachelor's degrees – a 2.5x difference. View data page

Credit hour costs vary significantly, with Private Non-profit institutions charging an average of $597.60 per credit hour. View data page

Latest average room & board (2023): $12,000 Historical trends in room and board costs at colleges and universities from 2015 to View data page

Online programs average $10,159.20 in tuition, compared to $11,952 for traditional in-person programs. View data page

Significant variation exists across states, with the highest state showing values 0.0x higher than the lowest. This reflects differences in state funding, cost of living, and institutional characteristics. View data page

Average tuition: $17,798.02 Median tuition: $12,010 Analysis of average college costs including tuition, fees, and net price by institution View data page

College costs have continued to rise. The median tuition reached $12,310.56 in 2024, reflecting ongoing tuition inflation. View data page

Significant variation exists across states, with the highest state showing values 3.1x higher than the lowest. This reflects differences in state funding, cost of living, and institutional characteristics. View data page

Professional degree costs vary significantly. Dental programs have the highest average annual cost at $57,500 , while Masters programs are the most affordable at $23,920.92 – a 2.4x difference. View data page

Computer Science ranks highest in this extract at about 65.2 , while Education is lowest at about 21.1 . View data page

Adult and nontraditional students (age 25+) represent 38% of all undergraduate enrollment, but face significant challenges: completion rates of 32% compared to 64% for traditional-age students. Nontraditional students are more likely to enroll part-time (62%), work while enrolle… View data page