Tuition Inflation Outpacing Income Growth

Authors

  • Darrion Flunder-Jenkins University of Louisiana at Monroe image/svg+xml Author

Keywords:

Education, higher ed, inflation, tuition, wages, retention

Abstract

 

Higher education serves as a catalyst for upward mobility; nevertheless, in modern society, it has become a financial burden for many, not owing to its rigor but because of its expense. With wages not meeting inflation and the growing expenditures associated with higher education, many families will see limited mobility in their careers as higher education becomes a privilege.

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Published

12/16/2025