Micheal Marks Director of School | Linkedin
Micheal Marks Director of School | Linkedin
Data shows that students paid $15,365 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $59 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Empire Beauty School-Nashville stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $17,145. Williamson Christian College followed with an average of $13,940 per year. Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $13,075.
At the time, a total of $199,738 in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Williamson County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $297,975.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Williamson County, including Empire Beauty School-Nashville, Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology, and Williamson Christian College.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology | 0 | $0 | $0 | 6 | $46,500 | $7,750 |
| Williamson Christian College | 6 | $44,466 | $7,411 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Empire Beauty School-Nashville | 37 | $155,272 | $4,197 | 39 | $251,475 | $6,448 |
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