A line chart with two lines showing college cost changes and median weekly earnings changes over time since 2000 in inflation-adjusted dollars. The weekly earnings hovers around the 0% change for the duration of the period. College costs, on the other hand, tick up every year through 2019, where they land at 50% higher cost than in 2000. Since then they’ve dropped to 44% higher than 2000. Costs include tuition, fees, and room and board at four-year schools. Earnings are among those with a bachelor’s degree and not advanced degree.