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Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | https://www2.ed.gov/news/staff/bios/cardona.html#:~:text=Miguel%20A.,in%20the%20mainland%20United%20States.
Data shows that students paid $12,641 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $1,172 more than the previous school year.
Among the two institutions in the county, Waynesville Career Center stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $13,923. Central College of Cosmetology followed with an average of $12,100 per year.
At the time, a total of $55,344 in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Pulaski County universities in the 2022-23 school year.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central College of Cosmetology | 6 | $29,978 | $4,996 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Waynesville Career Center | 6 | $25,366 | $4,228 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
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