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Men are crucial for Texas' graduation goals. But they're increasingly skeptical of college.
Published 11:33 am, Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Houston Baptist University graduates line up for their graduation during commencement exercises at HBU Saturday, May 8, 2010, in Houston. Click through to see how college tuition has changed on campuses around the state. less
Houston Baptist University graduates line up for their graduation during commencement exercises at HBU Saturday, May 8, 2010, in Houston. Click through to see how college tuition has changed on campuses around ... more
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University of Texas at El Paso
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $2,652
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $7,348
Change in tuition: $4,696
University of Texas at El Paso
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In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $2,652
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $7,348
Change in tuition: $4,696
University of Texas at Arlington
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $3,212
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $9,202
Change in tuition: $5,990
University of Texas at Arlington
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $3,212
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $9,202
Change in tuition: $5,990
University of Texas at San Antonio
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $2,974
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $9,044
Change in tuition: $6,070
University of Texas at San Antonio
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In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $2,974
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $9,044
Change in tuition: $6,070
Texas Woman's University
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $2,072
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $8,770
Change in tuition: $6,698
Texas Woman's University
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In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $2,072
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $8,770
Change in tuition: $6,698
Texas A&M University
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $3,233
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $10,030
Change in tuition: $6,797
Texas A&M University
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $3,233
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $10,030
Change in tuition: $6,797
Texas Southern University
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $2,154
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $9,001
Change in tuition: $6,847
Texas Southern University
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In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $2,154
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $9,001
Change in tuition: $6,847
University of North Texas
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $3,555
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $10,520
Change in tuition: $6,965
University of North Texas
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In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $3,555
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $10,520
Change in tuition: $6,965
Stephen F. Austin State University
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $2,518
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $9,537
Change in tuition: $7,019
Stephen F. Austin State University
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $2,518
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $9,537
Change in tuition: $7,019
Texas State University
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $3,056
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $10,218
Change in tuition: $7,162
Texas State University
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $3,056
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $10,218
Change in tuition: $7,162
Sam Houston State University
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $2,174
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $9,516
Change in tuition: $7,342
Sam Houston State University
Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $2,174
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $9,516
Change in tuition: $7,342
University of Texas at Dallas
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $4,596
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $12,162
Change in tuition: $7,566
University of Texas at Dallas
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In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $4,596
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $12,162
Change in tuition: $7,566
Texas Tech University
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $1,797
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $9,781
Change in tuition: $7,984
Texas Tech University
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In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $1,797
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $9,781
Change in tuition: $7,984
University of Texas at Austin
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $1,722
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $10,110
Change in tuition: $8,388
University of Texas at Austin
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In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $1,722
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $10,110
Change in tuition: $8,388
University of Houston
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $2,334
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $10,886
Change in tuition: $8,552
University of Houston
Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $2,334
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $10,886
Change in tuition: $8,552
Saint Mary's University
Tuition and fees in 1999: $11,880
Tuition and fees in 2017: $28,200
Change in tuition: $16,320
Saint Mary's University
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Tuition and fees in 1999: $11,880
Tuition and fees in 2017: $28,200
Change in tuition: $16,320
LeTourneau University
Tuition and fees in 1999: $11,718
Tuition and fees in 2017: $28,480
Change in tuition: $16,762
LeTourneau University
Tuition and fees in 1999: $11,718
Tuition and fees in 2017: $28,480
Change in tuition: $16,762
Dallas Baptist University
Tuition and fees in 1999: $8,700
Tuition and fees in 2017: $26,180
Change in tuition: $17,480
Dallas Baptist University
Tuition and fees in 1999: $8,700
Tuition and fees in 2017: $26,180
Change in tuition: $17,480
Abilene Christian University
Tuition and fees in 1999: $10,310
Tuition and fees in 2017: $32,070
Change in tuition: $21,760
Abilene Christian University
Tuition and fees in 1999: $10,310
Tuition and fees in 2017: $32,070
Change in tuition: $21,760
Austin College
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $14,910
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $37,340
Change in tuition: $22,430
Austin College
In-state tuition and fees in 1999: $14,910
In-state tuition and fees in 2017: $37,340
Change in tuition: $22,430
Trinity University
Tuition and fees in 1999: $15,264
Tuition and fees in 2017: $39,560
Change in tuition: $24,296
Trinity University
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Tuition and fees in 1999: $15,264
Tuition and fees in 2017: $39,560
Change in tuition: $24,296
Southwestern University
Tuition and fees in 1999: $15,000
Tuition and fees in 2017: $40,560
Change in tuition: $25,560
Southwestern University
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Tuition and fees in 1999: $15,000
Tuition and fees in 2017: $40,560
Change in tuition: $25,560
Rice University
Tuition and fees in 1999: $15,796
Tuition and fees in 2017: $43,918
Change in tuition: $28,122
Rice University
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Tuition and fees in 1999: $15,796
Tuition and fees in 2017: $43,918
Change in tuition: $28,122
Texas Christian University
Tuition and fees in 1999: $12,290
Tuition and fees in 2017: $42,670
Change in tuition: $30,380
Texas Christian University
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Tuition and fees in 1999: $12,290
Tuition and fees in 2017: $42,670
Change in tuition: $30,380
Southern Methodist University
Tuition and fees in 1999: $18,510
Tuition and fees in 2017: $50,358
Change in tuition: $31,848
Southern Methodist University
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Tuition and fees in 1999: $18,510
Tuition and fees in 2017: $50,358
Change in tuition: $31,848
Baylor University
Tuition and fees in 1999: $11,082
Tuition and fees in 2017: $43,970
Change in tuition: $32,888
Baylor University
Photo: Rod Aydelotte, Associated Press
Tuition and fees in 1999: $11,082
Tuition and fees in 2017: $43,970
Change in tuition: $32,888
Men and young adults are increasingly critical of the benefits of four-year college degrees amid a steady labor market and concerns about student debt, according to a poll.
More than half of men surveyed by The Wall Street Journal and NBC News in August said they did not believe college is worth the cost. In 2013, about 40 percent of men said the same.
Adults between ages 18 and 24 also experienced a significant swing: 57 percent now do not believe college is worth it, compared to about 40 percent in 2013.
The poll’s results may be concerning for Texas higher education leaders, who say men’s underrepresentation on campus is unsustainable for the state’s economic future.
They have pledged to do more to more effectively recruit and retain these students so that the state can meet an ambitious goal: having 60 percent of Texans aged 25 to 34 earn a college degree by 2030.
Polls this year have showed this shift in other populations, too:
- In May, the Public Religion Research Institute and The Atlantic published a new analysis of surveys that found that 54 percent of white Americans said getting a college education is a “risky gamble” that might not pay off.
- Rice’s Kinder Institute this year found that black and Hispanic local residents were more likely than whites to say that education beyond high school is necessary – and that Donald Trump voters were far more likely than Hillary Clinton voters to affirm that “there are many ways to succeed in today’s economy with no more than a high school diploma.”
- Fifty-eight percent of Republicans and right-leaning respondents told Pew that they believed higher education had a negative effect on how things are going in the country, up from 45 percent last year. Two years ago, more than half of right-leaning respondents held positive views of college and university campuses, and Pew notes that more conservative Republicans than moderate Republicans believe college negatively affects the country.
The Wall Street Journal separately found that women with a college degree preferred Democratic control of Congress to Republican control of Congress by a 33-point margin. Men with a college degree preferred Democrat to Republican control by six points.
Lindsay Ellis writes about higher education for the Chronicle. You can follow her on Twitter and send her tips at lindsay.ellis@chron.com.
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