what percent of the USA GOES to college and out of that how many get there degrees
2006-08-28 17:12:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
In 2000, 24% of the U.S. population over 25 had college degrees. Of the population 18 to 24 years old in 2000, 34% were enrolled in college.
2006-08-28 18:36:18 · answer #1 · answered by Merries 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According the United States Statistical Abstract, table 264, there are about 26 million people in the U.S. attending college.
There are approx. 270 million people in the U.S. Therefore, 26M/270M X 100 = 9.6%
Of course, the term "attending" is very broad. Not every one is attending college for the purpose of a degree. Many take classes to enrich themselves, or to simply take individual classes to enhance their careers.
However, when it comes to actually obtaining a degree, only 50% of the undergraduate population will succeed in this endeavor.
2006-08-28 18:11:00 · answer #2 · answered by rckrllrfg 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fewer every day that college fees go up. Insist on a tuition freeze in the USA!
An educated population is the biggest asset this country can have.
Peace.
2006-08-28 17:21:58 · answer #3 · answered by Polly 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
approximately 50%
2006-08-28 17:59:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
45%
2006-08-28 17:15:31 · answer #5 · answered by Lore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋