"How do you imagine you're going to be able to even as a likely relatively well-paid individual, if tuition rates keep climbing?" (proud) Parent here - We just

"How do you imagine you're going to be able to even as a likely relatively well-paid individual, if tuition rates keep climbing?" (proud) Parent here - We just put two kids through top-tier state schools paying almost all expenses. Expenses worked out to about $20K per year, per kid. Luckily for us, there was little overlap in their college years. Each had well-paid summer internships for at least the last summer so that helped as we really never specifically saved for college expenses. Now they've both graduated and are gainfully employed with Google and Lockheed respectively, starting their adult-life with no debt.