The socioeconomics in the United States can be broken up into three broad social classes: upper class, middle class, and working class. The unique distinctions each bring, including each of their sub-categories, makes each group different in how they are able to pay for their children's higher class education. However, the group that faces the most difficulties is the middle class, the other two receiving enough benefits that they are able to provide for their children much easier than those in the middle class can.