As a result, according to experts and early evidence, the next consumer product likely to cost Americans more will be a college education. “There’s a cost and productivity problem in higher education that for the last few decades has been a sleeping problem, and maybe what’s happening now will make a difference.” -Richard Garrett, chief research officer, Encoura After several years when they’ve been flat or up only slightly, “there’s absolutely going to be an increase in tuition and fees,” said Jim Hundrieser, vice president for consulting and business development at the National Association of College and University Business Officers.
