I'm asking this questio becuase I was suppose to be finished with college this year, but I changed my major back in early 2006 and now I have to stay in another year because of it. It's not a big deal to me because regardless of whether or not I grauduate on time, I will graduate and have a degree in three semesters. My question stems from the fact that I see a lot of my classmates graduating already, but the majority of them were talking full loads (i.e. 24 hours "8 classes") while I took a moderatley full load (i.e. 18 hours "6 classes"). My reason for doing this was becuase I have a job as well so I could have money on the side. But I'd just like to know if the average college student STILL graduates on time now in the 21st century, I'm tempted to say no but I want to hear other people and what they have to say as well.
2007-08-16 02:55:43 · 12 answers · asked by chgriffin85 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If by "on time" you mean 4 years, I'd say that a lot of students still take that long but plenty take longer. In fact, some majors like certain engineering programs, pharmacy, etc., automatically necessitate more than 4 years right off the bat. Not everyone is cut out to take a ton of hours each semester for all sorts of reasons...You are most definitely not alone.
2007-08-16 03:21:11 · answer #1 · answered by hello 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say that the majority of students who have part-time jobs for spending money still take full class loads and graduate on time. Given the cost of tuition, however, there are more students today than in the past who have to work 30-40 hours a week or more, and they generally do have to take reduced courseloads, leaving them graduating later.
To some degree it depends on which school you are talking about. I know of schools where the average incoming freshman is 28, and many have families to support. Not surprisingly, it takes them longer to finish their degrees. At my school, which has primarily traditional (18-22 year old) students, I would guess that less than 10% take longer than 4 years to graduate.
2007-08-16 03:07:24 · answer #2 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hhmmm interesting answers.
I have a BS, an MA and currently working on my second BS so you could say I have been around academia a bit. I have yet to meet anyone claiming to have graduated in 4 years. My view is that things have changed considerably since the phrase "four year degree" was coined.
As human knowledge grows and our need for diversity grows more and more classes are required in order to graduate.
I doubt very much that tuition costs have changed much relative to the conditions of the past. There are probably studies that indicate, when adjusted for economic conditions (inflation etc.), costs have actually decreased or remained relatively unchanged. What has changed economically is that higher education is more accessible than ever before. We no longer have to be from wealthy families in order to attain advanced degrees. What I mean is, working people GET TO go to college too.
I imagine it is possible to complete in four years but a lot less likely or common.
2007-08-17 05:50:27 · answer #3 · answered by Doc H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The average college student who doesn't change their major will graduate on time. The average student who changes their major will not graduate on time unless the major was changed while they were in their freshman year or first semester of their sophomore year, generally. I did know a girl who graduated on time and changed her major during her third year, but she had changed her major to what her minor had been and had taken more classes than needed for her minor. The average college student will still graduate on time, but the number of those who stay longer is rising. We looked at this at my job. I work at the honors program at the same college I currently attend.
2007-08-16 03:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by Rockit 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The majority of college students graduate in 4 years, but many will take more time and some will take less time.
2007-08-16 03:34:06 · answer #5 · answered by hplss.rmntc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If relies upon on her substantial. If she is clever and graduates in engineering, scientific, or maybe company substantial she'd get a sturdy low-get entry to job. If she is a liberal who took out basic instructions consisting of philosophy and background or maybe the worst degree of all - English then she'd finally end up with a job that demands "you like fries with that?"
2016-10-02 10:52:31 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I graduated with a double major in communication & psychology in 4 years.
2007-08-16 06:27:43 · answer #7 · answered by Total_Id 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i don't think they graduate on time anymore, i don't think anyone should have to decide what they want to do for the rest of their life at age 18. with the rising cost of tuition and cost of living most students do have jobs and are unable to take " a full load"
2007-08-16 03:05:47 · answer #8 · answered by 1PRINCESS 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A significant portion take five years as opposed to four. Personally, I'm looking at six, but I changed my major and have a job.
2007-08-16 16:10:14 · answer #9 · answered by spunk113 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think if you look at averages, no most don't graduate on time. Like 50%+ usually drop out their freshman year.
2007-08-16 03:30:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋