More Students Attend Two Year Colleges And Less At Four Year Colleges
Fewer low- and moderate-income high school graduates are attending 4 yearvcolleges in America, and fewer are graduating. Enrollment in four-year colleges was 40% in 2004 for low-income students, down from 54% in 1992, and 53% in 2004 for moderate-income students, down from 59% over the same period, according to a report by the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance. College expenses and financial aid have become increasingly larger considerations for parents and students, driving more qualified students away from enrolling in four-year colleges. Moreover, completion rates are lower at 2 year colleges, so overall college completion could decline in the future.
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I wonder if this is simply the case of expenses and finances?? Does anyone think that it might be possible the problem might be found in the quality of public secondary education in this country?
I think that it’s combination of expenses and finances, and the fact that the quality of 4-year colleges is declining or at best stagnant while the quality of 2-year colleges is actually improving, not to mention that 2-year colleges are more hands-on and practical in real world experience plus their focus on gainful employment I think is alot better than a 4-year college.
And the reason for 2-year colleges can often get their graduates gainful employment more quickly than a 4-year is because it seems that 2-year colleges have a closer relationship with local employers and alot more employers are turning to the more “real world” and hands on experience of 2-year college graduates and graduates of technical and vocational schools.
Just an observation and an opinion on my part not really based on any published statistics so this is really just my take.