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 Northampton County Area Community College-Monroe is $5,550 per year for in-state students and $15,270 for out-of-state students.
The median student loan debt at graduation is $15,495. Given median earnings of $41,566, this represents a manageable debt-to-income ratio for most graduates.