Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ331726
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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College-Bound High School Graduates of 1972 and 1980 Compared by College Major.
Jones, Lyle V.; And Others
Research in Higher Education, v23 n3 p319-31 1985
College enrollments in computer science, engineering, and business have increased since 1972, and decreased in biological and social sciences, humanities, and education. Above average high school achievement levels are generally found for declared college majors in science and engineering, with low achievement among education and business majors and college dropouts. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biological Sciences, Business Administration, College Bound Students, Comparative Analysis, Computer Science, Dropout Characteristics, Education Majors, Educational Research, Engineering, Enrollment Rate, High School Graduates, Higher Education, Humanities, Longitudinal Studies, Majors (Students), Social Sciences, Trend Analysis
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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