ProPublica, an independent, nonprofit news organization, released data on Saturday detailing changes in college tuition and median income in public colleges and universities across the United States.
Since 2000-01, tuition and fees at NC State has more than doubled, going from $3,855 to $8,296 in 2014-15 — a 115.2 percent increase. All amounts have been adjusted to 2014 dollars.
When it comes to percent changes in this timeframe, NC State is about the middle of the pack for North Carolina four-year colleges and universities. Appalachian State tops the list with a 140.6 percent increase; Elizabeth City State University is at the bottom with only a 94.7 percent increase.
Last week, incumbent Gov. Pat McCrory and gubernatorial challenger Roy Cooper visited Greenville with a focus on education.
“As students across the state return to school, I am proud that this year’s budget will make college more affordable at East Carolina University and other UNC institutions,” McCrory said in a press release. “The investments we have made will make our world-class universities more accessible, allowing students to earn a more affordable college degree while keeping debt levels low.”
Cooper, who held a roundtable at Starlight Café, discussed his plan to increase affordability by shifting money from corporate tax breaks and increasing transparency in student loans, according to the Winston-Salem Journal.
