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Download full textImmerwahr, John; Johnson, Jean – National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, 2012
For increasing numbers of Americans, a crucial facet of the American Dream appears to be at risk. A solid majority consider a college degree an indispensable ticket to the middle class. At the same time, even more people believe college is financially out-of-reach for many qualified students. This is the message from new public opinion research by…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Public Opinion, Paying for College, Costs
Immerwahr, John; Johnson, Jean – Public Agenda, 2009
For increasing numbers of Americans, a fundamental element of the American Dream appears to be at risk. A solid majority consider a college degree an indispensable ticket to the middle class, while even more people believe college is financially out-of-reach for many qualified students. The authors of this report advocate that findings have…
Descriptors: Middle Class, Public Opinion, Paying for College, Costs
Immerwahr, John; Johnson, Jean – National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, 2007
Traditionally, the United States higher education system has been the envy of the world for its high quality, accessibility to millions of Americans, ability to train generations of skilled workers, and its contribution to creating the vast American middle class. Today, however, higher education is experiencing new pressures. A new generation of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Access to Education, Public Opinion, Parent Attitudes
