🎓 Price of College Tuition in 1987
Verdict: Inflation Trap
College Tuition cost $1537.00 in 1987. Adjusted for inflation, that's $4243.69 today. The actual price today is $10940.00 — 157.8% more expensive.
⏱️ Labor Hours to Buy College Tuition
1987
122.7
hours of median work
Today
271.8
hours of median work
In 1987, a median earner worked 122.7 hours to buy college tuition. Today, it takes 271.8 hours. It is 2.2x harder to earn.
📈 College Tuition Price History
1984
2024