Indicator 2.10
Number of Hours Undergraduates Worked Per Week by Family Income, 2007-08
In 2007-08, a large percentage of students at every income level did not work for pay during the academic year. This is consistent with parent survey findings that parents at all income levels feel responsible for covering their children's college expenses so that they will not have to work while studying.
Some students at every income level reported working more than 20 hours per week, which is beyond what the University considers manageable. Excessive work hours during an academic term are often associated with reduced course loads and lower GPAs.
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Source: Spring 2008 University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey (UCUES). Additional information can be found at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/studentsurvey.
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