Key Takeaways

• In the fall of 2024, over 19 million college students will return to campus in person and online.

• College costs, job prospects, mental health and campus safety are on the minds of many students during back-to-school season.

• Undergraduates share their perspectives on a Forbes Advisor survey.

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College students have a lot on their minds as they head back to school. What’s the right major? Will they need to take out more student loans to cover costs? What will the job market look like when they graduate?

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Over 19 million college students will head back to school in fall 2024, according to projections from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).¹ That amounts to around 39% of all 18- to 24-year-olds.²

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Many degree seekers pursue higher education to explore their interests and passions, but career and salary considerations are another powerful motivator. College graduates benefit from significantly higher weekly earnings and a lower unemployment rate, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).³ As of 2023, bachelor’s degree holders earned an average of $1,493 per week, compared with $899 for high school graduates.

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Additionally, a four-year degree translated into a 2.2% unemployment rate, compared with 3.9% for high school grads.

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원문링크 : Back-To-School Sentiment: College Students’ Perspectives On the Academic Year Ahead – Forbes Advisor

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