In 2005, about half of full-time and 85 percent of part-time college students ages 16-24 were employed.

The percentage of full-time college students ages 16-24 who were employed increased from 34 percent to 49 percent between 1970 and 2005. In addition, the number of hours these students worked per week increased. In 1970, some 10 percent of full-time students worked 20-34 hours per week, and 4 percent worked 35 or more hours per week. In 2005, about 21 percent worked 20-34 hours weekly, and 9 percent worked 35 or more hours weekly. In the more recent years, 2001 through 2005, there were no measurable changes in these employment percentages.

Source: Institute for Educational Services, U.S. Department of Education

FROM COLLEGE TO OFFICE

MANY SEEK BUSINESS DEGREE

In 2004-05, business degrees made up 16 percent of all degrees awarded at the associate's degree level, 22 percent of degrees awarded at the bachelor's degree level and 25 percent of degrees awarded at the master's degree level.

Although there are over 20 major fields of study at each of the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, more than half of the post-secondary degrees awarded are concentrated in a relatively small number of fields.

Source: Institute for Educational Services, U.S. Department of Education

EDUCATION FACT

More than 1 million students were enrolled in 3,780 charter schools in 2005-06. During that school year, 433 new charter schools were opened.

Source: Institute for Educational Services, U.S. Department of Education