🎓 Price of College Tuition in 1985
Verdict: Inflation Trap
College Tuition cost $1318.00 in 1985. Adjusted for inflation, that's $3842.51 today. The actual price today is $10940.00 — 184.7% more expensive.
⏱️ Labor Hours to Buy College Tuition
1985
116.1
hours of median work
Today
271.8
hours of median work
In 1985, a median earner worked 116.1 hours to buy college tuition. Today, it takes 271.8 hours. It is 2.3x harder to earn.
📈 College Tuition Price History
1984
2024