Fast Facts - Drivers
  • The dropout rate at US colleges is a jaw-dropping 46% (1)
  • About 58% of first-time students seeking a 4 year bachelor's degree completed their degree in 6 years
  • Compared to other countries, the US is lagging when it comes to an interest in Math and Science (2)

 

Percentage distribution of 1st degree obtained by field of study

"... my administration has set a goal that will greatly enhance our ability to compete for the high-wage, high-tech jobs of the future - and to foster the next generation of scientists and engineers.  In the next decade - by 2020 - America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world..."
- President Barack Obama (3)

 

CaerusPoint is tackling these problems and will make a difference

 

(1) NY Daily News - American higher education is sliding lower and lower - By Steve Salerno. Aug. 13th 2009
(2) National Center for Education Statistics - Comparative Indicators of Education in the United States and Other G-8 Countries: 2009
(3) Remarks by the President of the United States at the National Academy of Sciences Annual meeting - April 2009

 

 

Benefits

The benefits to students and parents are clear, however, there are compelling benefits to schools, colleges and local government:
  • Increased revenue through additional income taxes
  • Improved education ranking
  • Increased education funding and visibility
  • Increased possibility of keeping jobs in the USA
  • Reduced drop out numbers

Areas where CaerusPoint can help improve rankings

 
 


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