Data Bases & Research

Monday, November 08, 2004

How Long to Graduation Day?

Bachelor degree graduates' lifetime earnings are roughly 75% higher than those with only a high school diploma. Over 2.5 million students will graduate (includes associate, bachelors, & graduate degrees) from colleges this academic year ending in 2005.

Sounds impressive, doesn't it? But let's look at both sides of the coin. Less than 37% of first time incoming freshman will graduate within four years. Only 63% of four-year college students will earn their degrees within six years.

The Graduation Watch web site provides graduation statistics on hundreds of colleges around the country. Not all colleges are included but a large number. It's all subject index searching (not keyword) so you're definitely stuck with the colleges they provide at the site. If you want information about a college not listed here you might try contacting the recruiting or public information departments of the school.

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