https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/10/the-myth-of-the-four-year-college-degree/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 04:22:40 -0400<![CDATA[Woodard’s not alone in extending his university studies beyond a typical senior year. While undergraduate education is typically billed as a 4-year experience, many students, particularly at public universities, actually take five, six, or even more years to attain a degree. According to the Department of Education, fewer than 40% of students who enter college each year graduate within 4 years, while almost 60% of students graduate in six years. At public schools, less than a third of students graduate on time.]]>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:40:04 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/01/10/the-myth-of-the-four-year-college-degree-n99104