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US Higher Education Costs by State
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The average costs associated with undergraduate education across the United States. This dataset details tuition, fees, and room and board rates for full-time students at degree-granting postsecondary institutions, categorised by institutional control (public or private) and level (2-year or 4-year programs). It offers insights into the financial landscape of US higher education. The data is updated annually, providing a current perspective on college expenses.
Columns
- Year: Indicates the specific year the information was recorded, spanning from 2013 to 2021.
- State: Identifies the U.S. state to which the cost data pertains. There are 51 unique states represented.
- Type: Describes the nature of the university, distinguishing between public and private institutions, and further specifying in-state or out-of-state attendance for public colleges. Private institutions typically charge the same regardless of residency.
- Length: Specifies whether the educational institution primarily offers 2-year (Associate's) or 4-year (Bachelor's) degree programmes.
- Expense: Details the specific cost being analysed, either 'Fees/Tuition' or 'Room/Board' (on-campus living expenses).
- Value: Represents the average cost for the particular expense in U.S. Dollars ($), with values ranging from approximately $1,225 to $49,200. The mean value is around $13,000.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV file,
nces330_20.csv, which has a size of 194.5 kB. It contains 6 columns and consists of 3548 valid records for each column, without any missing or mismatched entries.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Financial Planning: Students and parents can use it to estimate future college costs and budget effectively.
- Policy Analysis: Researchers and policymakers can analyse trends in college expenses to inform educational funding and affordability initiatives.
- Educational Research: Academics can study the factors influencing college costs across different states and institution types.
- Data Analysis: Analysts can compare costs between various states, institution types, and programme lengths.
Coverage
- Geographic: Data covers all U.S. states and jurisdictions.
- Time Range: The information spans from the year 2013 to 2021.
- Scope: Focuses on average tuition and fees, along with room and board rates, for full-time students at degree-granting postsecondary institutions. It differentiates costs based on public/private control and 2-year/4-year programme length.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Prospective Students and Parents: For researching and comparing college costs.
- Financial Aid Advisors: To guide students and families on expected expenses.
- Educational Researchers: For academic studies on higher education economics.
- Government Agencies: To develop and assess education policies.
- Journalists: For reporting on trends in college affordability.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US Higher Education Costs by State
- National College Tuition and Board Data
- USA University Expense Tracker
- State-Level College Cost Analysis
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Original Data Source:US Higher Education Costs by State
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