The "sticker price" before scholarships or aid. Very few students pay this full amount.
The typical amount students who borrowed money owe when they finish their degree.
Tuition at San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus is $7,498 per year for in-state students and $20,098 for out-of-state students.
The median student loan debt at graduation is $15,000. Given median earnings of $64,909, this represents a manageable debt-to-income ratio for most graduates.