Factors Influencing Postsecondary Education Enrollment Behaviors of Urban Agricultural Education Students

Urban Farm DB summary

A study identified factors influencing the postsecondary education enrollment behaviors of students who graduated from an urban agricultural education program in the United States. Students reported that parents or guardians had the most influence on their enrollment decisions, with mothers or female guardians having slightly more influence. Interest in agriculture, personal factors, and job opportunities also influenced decisions, while non-enrolling students cited a lack of interest and personal factors.