How much will college cost for students aiming to enter in the fall? The most recent data on the average cost of college is out, and we're breaking down the details.

If you’re a millennial or Gen Zer, you might have heard people in their 50s and 60s talking about working their way through college and graduating with little debt. Today, that seems impossible. And that has contributed to students graduating with an average of $30,000 in student loan debt.

How much does college cost today? Is it worth it to pay that much for a college degree? Well, we have the data through 2023 (the most recent available), so let's break it down.

In today’s post, we’ll talk about the average cost of a college education over time and how you can get the most for your money as you research and decide on which colleges to attend.