College Enrollment and Work Activity of 2004 High School Graduates

Posted on May 17, 2005

In 2005, College enrollment among high school grads has hit a near all-time high, and college-bound students fare far better in the job market, according to this Bureau of Labor Statistics report, released in May 2005. The unemployment rate for high school students (16.5 percent) was more than double that for college students (8.2 percent).