Jokes abound about college students being on “the five-year plan” and beyond. Yet it’s no longer a joke – it’s becoming the norm. Only 48 percent of students at Mississippi’s public universities attain an undergraduate degree in four years, the length of time long considered standard for a college career. Nationwide, 59 percent of students take six years to graduate. So what’s there to worry about?
Our Opinion: The Four-year Plan Is Best For Students
Daily Journal, Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
Wed, 10/22/2014 - 5:41am
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