A report indicates that the majority of parents want their children to pursue education post-high school, despite skepticism about college's value. A survey of over 2,000 adults revealed that 75% of parents believe in continued education. There is a preference for four-year universities among parents, with 40% selecting this option. Research shows that bachelor's degree holders earn more and have lower unemployment rates. Other preferences include two-year colleges and job training programs, while a minority suggests forgoing higher education altogether.
Even in this moment of skepticism around higher ed, the pull of college is still powerful for families. The distinction is between their critiques of the system and their personal aspirations.
Parents had a clear preference for the type of institution their child should attend, with 40 percent of respondents indicating that their first choice would be a four-year university.
Robust data on the ROI of different degree types shows that people with bachelor's degrees have far higher lifetime earnings and are half as likely to be unemployed than their peers with only a high school diploma.
Another 19 percent of parents surveyed said they'd prefer a two-year college and 16 percent a job training or certification program.
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