The given bar graph and pie chart illustrates the number of students learning four subjects, including: business, engineering, arts, and computer science at a university between 2000 and 2020 and the reasons learners prefer online courses in 2020.
Overall, the percentage of all subjects increased, except arts, which fell. Eventhough Arts was the highest proportion in 2000, computer science saw the most significant rise and became the most popular subjects than others in 2020. Regarding the online courses, flexibility was the main reason for choosing online courses.
In 2000, Arts was the most popular subjects, accounting for 30% of students, followed by engineering at 25%. Business represented at 20%, while Computer Science was the lowest figure at just 10%. By 2020, The porpotion of Computer science had risen significantly to 40%, making it the leading subject. Business also experienced a considerable increase to 35%, while engineering rose slightly from 25% to 30%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Arts halved, falling from 30% to just 15%.
Regarding the reasons for choosing online course in 2020, flexibility was the most common reason, accounting for 40% of responses. Lower cost was the second factor at 25%, followed by Better technology at 20%. Health and safety accounted for the remaining 15%, making it the least common reason.