# Costly College Charts The High Price of Higher Education Infographic Reveals School Tuitions By Kevin Young | Published 2012-05-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higher-education-infographics References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/the-price-of-higher-education-infographic) & [hrblock](http://www.hrblock.ca/) Going to school is a smart way to up your skills when it comes to finding a career, but the 'High Price of Higher Education' Infographics reveals the mountainous expenses that come with the cost of going to post-secondary. In some nations, going to college or university is free and entirely taken care of by the government, but Americans aren't so lucky; debt is expected to accumulate to an amount higher than an average home downpayment. This infographic created by [H&R Block](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-campaign) shows viewers the sad truth about going to college. There's a list of the five most expensive schools in the U.S. and the five least expensive. The statistics show the [salary that people make](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takehomepaycity) and for a degree in petroleum engineering, expect to make up to $120,000, while a study in counseling and psychology is a mere $29,000. Skim through 'The High Price of Higher Education' infographics to see where you stand in the post-secondary debacle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rising College Tuitions:** The increasing cost of higher education is creating an opportunity for affordable online learning platforms. - **Student Debt Crisis:** The mounting student debt crisis presents an opportunity for innovative financial solutions and alternative funding models for education. - **Job-specific Education:** The discrepancy in salaries based on different degrees highlights the need for job-specific education programs to ensure career success and return on investment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Online Learning Platforms:** The high cost of traditional education is driving the demand for online learning platforms that offer affordable and flexible alternatives. - **Fintech:** The student debt crisis presents an opportunity for fintech companies to develop innovative solutions for student loan management and repayment. - **Career Counseling and Mentorship:** The disparity in salaries for different degrees highlights the need for career counseling and mentorship services to guide students towards high-earning fields. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connective Student Grad Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devgrads.md) - [Innovative Financial Visualization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/financial-visualization-tool.md) - [Barrierless Medical Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albert-einstein-college-of-medicine.md) - [University Starter Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-starter-kit.md) - [PWYW Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heights-platform.md) - [Career Decision Dashboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perspectives.md) - [Smart Spending Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordability-calculator.md) - [Student Finance Management Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/student-manager.md) - [Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infographic-tools.md)