The number of students earning college degrees fell for the second year in a row, according to a report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. While fewer students completed degrees, more students earned a certificate this year than in any of the last 10 years.
April 12, 2024
Fewer students are graduating from college, but certificate programs are way up
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