A set of two charts illustrate the results of a survey regarding adult education. The bar chart outlines the reasons adults choose to pursue higher education whereas the pie chart below depicts personal opinions of individuals on how the costs of such education should be distributed.
The primary motivation, backed by 40% of respondants, for adult learners is an interest in the subject . Gaining qualifications follows closely behind at 38%, making these two the most popular reasoning. Near the mid-range of 20-22% are practical reasonings. This includes education being helpful for a job or improving promotion chances. 20% of respondants even stated that they pursued education for the sheer joy or learning and studying. The more uncommon motivations include to be able to change jobs (12%) and to meet new people (9%).
The pie chart reveals opinions on funding responsibility. Most individuals (40%) believe that taking these courses is a matter of personal payment. Around 35% believe that it should be funded by employers. The remaining 25% of adult learners think that this education should be payed off through taxpayer money collected by the government.
Overall, individuals strive for higher education in adulthood due to personal interest or hopes of improving work aspects. Most of these individuals are happy to self-fund this endeavour aswell.