The two bar charts show why students of different ages study and the amount of support they get from their employers.
Overall, younger students study mainly for their careers, while older students study for personal interest. Additionally, employer support decreases as students get older, except for the oldest groups.
In the first chart, about 80% of students under 26 study for career reasons, compared to only 10% for personal interest. This pattern changes with age. For 30-39 year-olds, career study drops to 55%. For those aged 40-49, both reasons are equal at 40%. For students over 49, personal interest becomes most important at 70%, while career study falls below 20%.
The second chart shows that over 60% of students under 26 receive employer help. This drops to 50% for 26-29 year-olds and hits a low of 30% for the 30-39 group. However, support rises slightly to around 35% for 40-49 year-olds and 40% for students over 49.
