Self-doubt beat the cost of education as a reason more Americans aren't going to college
Marguerite Ward
Jul 17, 2020, 23:20 IST
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A major reason Americans are not getting a college degree is because of self doubt, according to a survey of 10,000 people by the nonprofit Strada Education Network.
Some 42% of high school graduates are very interested in post-secondary education, but mental barriers appear to be holding them back. While the top reason more Americans weren't pursuing a college degree was logistics (not having enough time, not having transportation), the second most common reason was a lack of self confidence.
Nearly half of all respondents fear they won't be successful students or say they have been out of school too long, the poll found.
Self-doubt ranked as a more common reason than the cost of education, which placed third on the list.
Holders of bachelor's degree earn about $32,000 more each year than those whose highest degree is a high school diploma, research shows.
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