1 in 3 recent high school grads skipping college because it's a "waste of money" - Intelligent
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We asked these young adults why they aren't currently attending college, what they're doing instead, and if they have any plans to pursue higher education in the future.
In fall 2021, undergraduate enrollment at colleges declined by 3.1%, with 465,300 fewer students, due to various factors including the pandemic.
A survey found that financial reasons and views on the value of college influence young adults' decisions to delay or skip college.
Many are educating themselves through alternative means like YouTube and internships.
While 38% plan to enroll in college in the future, 32% are undecided, and 30% do not intend to pursue higher education.
Industries like business, healthcare, and technology are popular among those interested in careers.
Some are taking a gap year to explore options.
Working full-time is a common alternative to college, with reasons including financial support and preference for hands-on learning.
These insights were gathered from a survey of 1,250 18-24-year-olds conducted by Intelligent.com in January 2022.