GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

College Credit Graduation Requirements Statistics

The statistics on college credit graduation requirements will detail the minimum number of credits students must earn to graduate from a particular program or institution.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In the following blog post, we explore a comprehensive collection of statistics related to college credit and graduation requirements. From completion rates to student debt, job prospects to enrollment trends, these data points offer insights into the challenges and successes that students face in pursuing higher education.

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"Approximately 59% of students complete their bachelor's degree within six years."

Statistic 2

"About 33% of students earn 60 credits, the equivalent of an associate degree, within six years."

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"Only about 43 percent of college students graduate within four years."

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"Community college students in the U.S. who transfer lose an average of 13 credits."

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"In 2018, 62% of students who graduated from public and nonprofit colleges had student loan debt."

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"83% of all jobs that require a bachelor’s degree also list 0-5 years of experience as a requirement."

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"Around 86% of first-year students at four-year colleges in the U.S. had taken at least one AP course in high school, potentially earning them college credits."

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"Between 66% and 75% of high school graduates enter college."

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"In the 2019/2020 academic year, college tuition at public 4-year universities averaged 9,308 US dollars for in-state students."

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"56% of students at four-year colleges complete their degrees within 6 years."

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"Among college graduates who took out student loans, the average amount of debt at graduation in 2019 was $30,062."

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"Dual enrollment programs, which allow high school students to earn college credits, have increased by 75% over the last decade."

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"At least a quarter of college students in the United States are caregivers for dependent family members."

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"Only 3% of college graduates get jobs in their fields of study."

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"Almost 40% of American students who start at four-year colleges haven’t earned a degree after six years."

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"Australia tops the list of grad school destinations with a whopping 9 out of 10 students stating that they are either 'satisfied' or 'very satisfied' with their graduate study."

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"At least 23% of part-time college students are likely not to return to school."

The statistics regarding college credit and graduation requirements paint a complex picture of the challenges and opportunities facing students in higher education. The completion rates for bachelor’s degrees within six years vary widely, with approximately 59% of students achieving this milestone. However, only about 43% of students manage to graduate within four years, indicating a significant delay in graduation for many. Student loan debt is a prevalent issue, with 62% of graduates in 2018 carrying this burden. The importance of work experience is highlighted by the fact that 83% of jobs requiring a bachelor’s degree also list 0-5 years of experience as a requirement. Overall, these statistics underscore the need for policy changes and support systems to improve graduation rates and alleviate the financial strain on students pursuing higher education.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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