When the Department of Education was established in 1980, the real inflation-adjusted cost of college was actually decreasing. Since 1980, the real cost of college has increased 158%.

Note: When the Department of Education was established in 1980, the real inflation-adjusted cost of college was actually decreasing. Since 1980, the real cost of college has increased 158%. pic.twitter.com/JD0BvRgJ2a

— Mark J. Perry (@Mark_J_Perry) March 24, 2025