Percent Distribution of Undergraduates by Parents' Highest Education Level* (AY 2007-2008)

Students' parents have high school diploma or less ("first-generation" college students) Students' parents have some college or vocational training Students' parents have a bachelor's degree or higher US 32% 27% 41%         California 36% 28% 36% Georgia 35% 27% 38% Illinois 35% 26% 39% Minnesota 25% 30% 45% New York 31% 25% 44% Texas 34% 26% 40%

* The highest education level of either parent.

Print this page  |  Close window