Gender Disparities in College Education

A significant shift has occurred in higher education, where women now outnumber men on college campuses. This reversal from the early 1970s, when men comprised a majority of students, reveals a troubling trend where there are approximately 2.5 million fewer male than female undergraduates. The disparity extends to master's degrees, indicating a larger systemic issue within the educational framework that may not be adequately serving boys and young men. Notably, while the advancement of women in education is a positive development, it highlights the challenges that men face in completing their degrees, potentially resulting in a significant waste of male talent.