Feeling kinda stressed about the timeline of college. What's the age most adults graduate from college? Is there even a 'typical' age?
Many students might share their curiosity about what's considered a 'typical' age to graduate from college. Indeed, there is a customary expectation for students to graduate by their early 20s, with many students entering college straight from high school at age 18 and then graduating after four years of study, making the average graduation age around 22.
But, keep in mind that this is a generalization based on traditional four-year degrees, and everyone's education journey varies. Factors like attending part-time, taking gap years, or pursuing extended programs can easily push that age higher. And for those returning to education later in life or transferring between colleges, the age might be considerably higher. The key is that it's never 'too late' to graduate. Education is a lifelong journey, and the timeline that works best for you is the right one.
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