| Community college costs are normally lower than | | | | residents. This figure includes both tuition rates and |
| four year universities. Students can take classes at | | | | fees for a full time student.The average college |
| community college and earn credits toward a two | | | | tuition cost at private colleges and universities is |
| year or four year degree program at a lower | | | | around $20,000 per year in tuition and fees.Now |
| cost.Community colleges are local colleges that offer | | | | compare this to the average yearly tuition for a |
| two year degrees, certifications and many classes will | | | | community college. The average cost of community |
| transfer later to a four year university. On average | | | | college tuition is only $2,076 per year. This is less than |
| community college costs are lower than four year | | | | half than a traditional four year public university and |
| universities.The national average college tuition cost | | | | much less than a private college. |
| for public universities is $4,694 per year for in state | | | | |