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U.S. women are outpacing men in college completion, including in every major racial and ethnic group (www.pewresearch.org)

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Women between the ages of 25 and 34 continue to be more likely than men in the same age group to have a bachelor’s degree. The gender gap in bachelor’s degree completion appears in every major racial or ethnic group, though the size of the gap varies widely.

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[–] Nougat@fedia.io 24 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I can definitely see a lot of people who can't afford college reporting that they just don't want a degree, because that saves face over admitting that you can't afford it.

[–] ninja@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

or that they wouldn't be able to complete one.