🎓 Price of College Tuition in 1992
Verdict: Inflation Trap
College Tuition cost $2349.00 in 1992. Adjusted for inflation, that's $5251.83 today. The actual price today is $10940.00 — 108.3% more expensive.
⏱️ Labor Hours to Buy College Tuition
1992
159.5
hours of median work
Today
271.8
hours of median work
In 1992, a median earner worked 159.5 hours to buy college tuition. Today, it takes 271.8 hours. It is 1.7x harder to earn.
📈 College Tuition Price History
1984
2024