Meanwhile, nearly three-quarters of parents want their child to pursue some type of higher education after high school, with the strongest preference for a four-year degree.
Kathryn Palmer is a National Politics Reporter at USA TODAY, specializing in national and international politics, elections, and public policy. With a strong focus on regional interest stories and world affairs, she has reported extensively on topics such as government, education, and the impact of technology on society. Kathryn's work has been featured in numerous publications, including the Reno Gazette-Journal and Foreign Policy, and she has received several first-place California Journalism Awards for her reporting.














