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Data shows that students paid $16,936 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $263 more than the previous school year.
Among the four institutions in the county, Mid-America College of Funeral Service stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $18,000. PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville followed with an average of $17,216 per year. Caris College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $14,100.
At the time, a total of $719,297 in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Clark County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $1.3 million.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in Clark County, including PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville, Mid-America College of Funeral Service, and Caris College.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-America College of Funeral Service | 35 | $206,771 | $5,908 | 43 | $385,069 | $8,955 |
| PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville | 45 | $230,013 | $5,111 | 49 | $360,053 | $7,348 |
| Ideal Beauty Academy | 0 | $0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Caris College | 84 | $282,513 | $3,363 | 67 | $511,567 | $7,635 |
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