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$4,170Tuition
2,457Students
30%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,620Earnings
Public2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,170
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,927
Average Net Price
$10,712
Students Receiving Financial Aid
36.5%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,614
Books & Supplies
$2,062
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,550
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$101/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
42.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
27.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
36.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $8,256
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,120
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,565
$75,001 – $110,000 $15,082
$110,001+ $14,926

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Cost Overview

Most families at Blackhawk Technical College pay far less than the $4,170 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $8,256 after aid. Even middle-income families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay $11,565 net. The total cost for a typical two-year program runs $16,512 to $23,130. About 36% of students receive Pell Grants, keeping costs manageable for working-class families.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $9,550, translating to monthly payments around $101. That's easily manageable against median earnings of $41,620 within ten years of graduation. The 95.5% employment rate means graduates quickly start earning. Only 27% of students take federal loans, suggesting many pay as they go or rely on employer tuition assistance. Low-income students get the strongest deal here, paying less than half what higher-income families contribute.

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