What do You Know About College Today?
Here are some current factoids about America's quest for higher education: The percentage of today's American college graduates that are the first in their family to earn a bachelor's degree: 21% The percentage of undergraduates that finance their own college degree: 67% The percentage of full-time undergrads, who are 24 or younger, work 20 hours or more a week: 23% One of the fastest growing degrees in the country: park, recreation, leisure, & fitness studies. On Average, the amount of financial aid/assistance the average American college student receives each year: $9,100 The length of time an American undergraduate takes to finish their degree? 53 months The most popular undergraduate college major: Business related fields The percentage of undergraduates that go to graduate school: 32% The amount of extra earning potential a bachelor's degree adds to a graduate's salary: $15,800 The amount of Americans that leave high school a