The Fort Worth Star-Telegram , August 21, 2000. But even with college degree and job offer in hand, a majority of college students don't plan on leaving the nest right away. Another poll Aug. 1 of 1,000 students and graduates revealed that 60 percent plan to live at home after college.
Observers believe the main reason is college debt.
Even though new grads are receiving higher salaries than ever before, I think we're seeing a strong motivation on their part to pay down their debts and begin accumulating savings.