🎓 Price of College Tuition in 1984
Verdict: Inflation Trap
College Tuition cost $1228.00 in 1984. Adjusted for inflation, that's $3706.42 today. The actual price today is $10940.00 — 195.2% more expensive.
⏱️ Labor Hours to Buy College Tuition
1984
113.9
hours of median work
Today
271.8
hours of median work
In 1984, a median earner worked 113.9 hours to buy college tuition. Today, it takes 271.8 hours. It is 2.4x harder to earn.
📈 College Tuition Price History
1984
2024