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US College Cost Analysis by State and Type
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Information detailing the average costs associated with undergraduate college education in the United States, compiled from the National Center of Education Statistics (NCES) Annual Digest, specifically Table 330.20. It covers tuition, fees, room, and board rates for full-time students in degree-granting postsecondary institutions. The data enables analysis of how expenses fluctuate across different states, institution types (public or private), and programme lengths.
Columns
The dataset contains six distinct data fields:
- Year: The specific academic year the cost information represents, spanning from 2013 through 2020.
- State: The state or jurisdiction within the US to which the cost information applies. There are 51 unique jurisdictions represented.
- Type: Defines the classification of the university, including Public In-State, Public Out-of-State, or Private. Private colleges typically charge the same rate regardless of student residency.
- Length: Specifies the typical duration of programmes offered by the institution, categorised as 2-year (Associates) or 4-year (Bachelors). The majority of records are for 4-year institutions.
- Expense: Indicates whether the recorded cost represents Fees/Tuition or Room/Board.
- Value: The numerical cost expressed in US Dollars ($). Values range broadly, from a minimum of $1,225 up to $48,000.
Distribution
The data is provided in a tabular format, typically stored as a CSV file named
nces330.20.csv. The file structure features six columns. The dataset contains 3203 valid records. There are zero mismatched or missing records across all fields.Usage
This dataset is highly suited for academic research into educational economics and higher education finance. It can be used by financial analysts to track historical trends in tuition and housing costs and calculate educational inflation rates across the country. Policy analysts can leverage the data to model the impact of state subsidies or financial aid programmes. Furthermore, educators and counsellors can use this information for detailed cost comparisons when planning for college.
Coverage
The geographic scope extends across all US states and relevant jurisdictions. The time frame for the data ranges from the year 2013 to 2020. It covers average charges for undergraduate tuition and fees, as well as room and board rates, for full-time attendees at degree-granting postsecondary institutions. The dataset includes separate costs for public colleges (distinguishing in-state and out-of-state rates) and private colleges, covering both 2-year and 4-year degree levels.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Researchers and Economists: To study higher education spending, cost accessibility trends, and market dynamics.
- Journalists: For reporting on affordability issues, state funding impacts, and rising tuition costs in specific areas.
- Data Scientists: For developing predictive models of future college expenses by institution type and location.
- Government Analysts: For evaluating the financial burden on students and the effectiveness of current aid policies.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US College Cost Analysis by State and Type
- Undergraduate Tuition and Board Rates (2013-2020)
- Average US College Expenses NCES Data
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Original Data Source: US College Cost Analysis by State and Type
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