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Today's Cost of Higher Education Visualized

It's no secret the cost of higher education has been climbing, amidst increasing state cuts. But in case you wanted to see it in black and white charts, The Atlantic has put together a quick look at exactly how much. Seeing the results may surprise, or just confirm what you might have already guessed. Either way, studies like these demonstrate real world politics at work: In this case, our state's choices having long term effects on those seeking or employed in higher education.