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