Infographic Archive for 2024

• Dec. 19, 2024 - Balancing academic, work and home responsibilities tops the list of main stressors for students, no matter the age
• Dec. 12, 2024 Kentucky's dual enrollment students most likely white, female, low-income and attending a two-year institution
• Dec. 5, 2024 - Only a quarter of employers engage with students while they are making career decisions in high school
• Nov. 21, 2024 - College graduates classified as low-income as students more likely to be employed and working in Kentucky five years later
• Nov. 14 - While parents worry about and discuss their children's plans for the future, considerably less effort is centered on college plans
• Oct. 24, 2024 - Liberal arts, psychology and social science graduates who receive holistic career coaching experience better employment outcomes
• Oct. 17, 2024 - One in five low-income Kentucky public high school graduates goes on to obtain a postsecondary credential
• Oct. 10, 2024 - Male students almost twice as likely to have conditions affecting learning, such as autism, developmental delay and speech-language challenges
• Oct. 3, 2024 - Preliminary fall undergraduate enrollment increases by almost 6,000 students, gains made across student groups and sectors
• Sept. 12, 2024 - Prevalence of food insecurity among students, which often indicates other financial struggles, highlights the need for financial literacy and campus food pantries
• Aug. 29, 2024 - High price of course materials affects student success
• Aug. 22, 2024 - Students, college presidents have different takes on what is contributing to the mental health crisis among college students
• Aug. 15, 2024 - Nearly all adults without a college degree say at least one type of postsecondary credential is extremely or very valuable
• Aug. 8, 2024 - U.S. employers divided as to whether or not recent college graduates are ready for the workforce
• Aug. 1, 2024 - Kentucky among states to experience a decline in the number of students going to college due to trends in birth rates
• July 24, 2024 - While rates remain low, Kentucky’s increase in the percentage of high school seniors completing the FAFSA over the summer surpasses previous years
• July 11, 2024 - Large disparities in college-going rates exist among certain populations of Kentucky high school seniors
• June 27, 2024 - Veterans with bachelor’s degrees earn considerably more throughout their lifetimes compared to those with high school diplomas and some skills training
• June 20, 2024 - Students much more likely to prefer course formats with elements of online learning compared to instructors
• June 13, 2024 - Increased number of college students with disabilities highlights critical need for more campus support services
• June 6, 2024 - Only half of U.S. LGBTQ+ student who need mental health care access services
• May 30, 2024 - Current FAFSA completion rates for high school seniors even lower than same point in time during the pandemic
• May 23, 2024 - Counselors at public high schools less likely to have tme to provide assistance with college preparation
• May 16, 2024 - Underemployment least likely for graduates of nursing, education and STEM programs
• May 9, 2024 - Graduate student enrollment increases across genders, however male enrollment at AIKCU institutions increases almost 500%
• May 2, 2024 - Majority of students underestimate the cost of college, however trend more prevalent among underrepresented students
• April 25, 2024 - Understanding students at risk of non-completion
• April 18, 2024 - College enrollment, first-year success and second-year persistence of Kentucky students heavily correlated with participation in dual credit programs during high school
• April 11, 2024 - One out of five Kentucky undergraduates enrolled is a parent, more likely to be female and with low income
• April 4, 2024 - Large gender disparities prevalent in college majors among Kentucky undergraduate students
• March 28, 2024 - Student confidence in essential skills acquisition higher than rating given by employers
• March 21, 2024 - Over a quarter of students say that mental health concerns may affect their decision to attend college
• March 14, 2024 - Students more likely to gauge college success based on academic performance rather than career goals
• March 7, 2024 - Kentucky ranked fifth nationally in gains for degree attainment
• Feb. 29, 2024 - Black and Hispanic students more likely to consider stopping out of college
• Feb. 22, 2024 - One-third of Kentucky high school seniors earn a college degree or credential within seven years of graduation
• Feb. 15, 2024 - Juggling caregiving and work responsibilities poses significant barriers for community college students
• Feb. 8, 2024 - Percentage of undergraduate underrepresented minority students increases over decade
• Jan. 25, 2024 - Percentage of Kentucky students earning dual credit now surpasses Advance Placement course participation
• Jan. 18, 2024 - Overall education attainment continues to grow, largest gains in adults with baccalaureate, graduate and professional degrees
• Jan. 11, 2024 - Nearly two-thirds of Kentucky jobs will require some form of postsecondary education by 2031
• Jan. 4, 2024 - Majority of Americans believe the work of colleges benefits all