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The gender gap in NC higher education is growing  

Nationally, women account for nearly two-thirds of student-loan debt, fill universities at a faster pace than men, and dominate many of the lowest-earning majors. North Carolina reflects national trends as the percentage of women in higher education is steadily outpacing men.     In 2021, female students made up 58% of total undergraduate enrollment and male students made up 42% nationally. Women closed...

Isabella Cashman