Special Report

How Many People Had a College Degree Every Year Since 1971

1991
> Adults 25 and older with at least a bachelor’s degree: 23.2%
> Tuition, fees, room and board: $5,450
> Tuition, fees, room and board, adj. for inflation: $10,370
> Adult population: 158,694,000

1992
> Adults 25 and older with at least a bachelor’s degree: 23.6%
> Tuition, fees, room and board: $5,830
> Tuition, fees, room and board, adj. for inflation: $10,750
> Adult population: 160,827,000

1993
> Adults 25 and older with at least a bachelor’s degree: 23.7%
> Tuition, fees, room and board: $6,210
> Tuition, fees, room and board, adj. for inflation: $11,140
> Adult population: 162,826,000

Source: Jonathan Daniel / Allsport

1994
> Adults 25 and older with at least a bachelor’s degree: 23.3%
> Tuition, fees, room and board: $6,620
> Tuition, fees, room and board, adj. for inflation: $11,560
> Adult population: 164,512,000

1995
> Adults 25 and older with at least a bachelor’s degree: 24.7%
> Tuition, fees, room and board: $6,740
> Tuition, fees, room and board, adj. for inflation: $11,450
> Adult population: 166,438,000

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