10 American universities with the most employed freshmen
California State University has an exceptionally high number of freshmen working part-time, at 82%, four times higher than the national average.
Research ofUS News and World Reportshows that income plays an important role in students' choice of university. Those from well-off families are not afraid to study far away compared to students from more difficult circumstances. According to research by the University of California (Los Angeles), about 56% of students tend to choose a school less than 100 miles from home.
If they want to study further or need money to cover living expenses, students and international students often work part-time. This creates opportunities for learning as well as a lively environment for exchanging experiences, which is helpful for them when they do their internships. However, working early can make them neglect their studies.
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| California State University (Fresno). Photo: Fresno State News |
According to data ofUS News and World Report,in the 2019-2020 school year,Only 20% of freshmen at American universities work or live off campus. However, the following 10 national universities have much higher rates of student work than the average.
| STT | School | Freshman employment rate | Ranking in national university group |
| 1 | California State University (Fresno) | 82% | 196 |
| 2 | University of Michigan (Flint) | 78% | 298-389 |
| 3 | Florida International University | 75% | 187 |
| 4 | University of Nevada (Las Vegas) | 75% | 258 |
| 5 | Rutgers University (Newark) | 73% | 118 |
| 6 | University of New Orleans | 73% | 298-389 |
| 7 | University of New Mexico | 72% | 187 |
| 8 | University of Texas (San Antonio) | 71% | 289-398 |
| 9 | University of Illinois (Chicago) | 69% | 112 |
| 10 | Adelphi University (New York) | 67% | 170 |
California State University has an exceptionally high number of freshmen working part-time, reaching 82%. It is also the only school in the US where the freshman employment rate exceeds 80%, four times the national average.
Next, a series of universities have a student employment rate of 71-79%. Most of these schools are ranked 289-398 in the group of national universities.
The final two spots in the top 10 are the University of Illinois (Chicago) and Adelphi University (New York), with 29% and 67% of students working part-time, respectively. Of these, Illinois ranked highest in the top 10, ranking 112th among national universities.
