Universities and colleges across the state have announced record enrollments this fall, and in many cases graduate enrollment increases have surpassed undergraduate growth. Admission officials cite the ailing economy as the main driver for both trends. Many workers have chosen to ride out the economy by returning to school, while those with new bachelor's degrees are reluctant to enter a tough job market only to compete with more experienced workers. Texas unemployment figures recently reached a 22-year high of 8 percent. "For students in my generation, an undergrad degree is more like a high school diploma," said Christopher Covo, student body president at Texas State University, where graduate student enrollment has climbed 12.1 percent since 2008. Read more at:
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