The "sticker price" before scholarships or aid. Very few students pay this full amount.
The typical amount students who borrowed money owe when they finish their degree.
Tuition at Mid-State Technical College is $5,002 per year for in-state students and $7,171 for out-of-state students.
After grants, scholarships, and financial aid, the average student pays $10,873 per year — significantly less than the sticker price for many students.
The median student loan debt at graduation is $8,000. Given median earnings of $42,253, this represents a manageable debt-to-income ratio for most graduates.