Most Utah college students work while attending classes; graduation rates a concern
half-dozen four-year universities completed their bachelor’s degrees within six years, according to the Utah System of Higher Education. Working and going to school at the same time raise the “tough question of, ‘Will the earnings they make be enough to pay for college?’ ” said Spencer Jenkins, an agency spokesman. “Then they have to make the decision of whether to go into debt or decrease their course load.” The trend has forced state and university officials to take steps aimed at keeping Utah students on track to graduate.”
Source: http://www.sltrib.com/news/5351529-155/most-utah-college-students-work-while
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