We hear a lot about how college is expensive, but many folks don’t realize quite how costly a degree can be these days. According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2016-2017 school year looked something like this:
Of course, that’s just one piece of the puzzle. Room and board — an oft-necessary component of college attendance — averages $10,440 at public colleges and $11,890 at private ones.