How many hours does the average college student work?

This data can be concerning because it points to several negative outcomes regarding student workload while getting an education in college. This is primarily in the work/education balance area.

College students working a lot of hours each week can result in the following:

• Lower grades

• Disengagement with school or specific courses

• Poor decision-making ability

• Burnout concerning both school and work

• Stress-related mental health issues such as depression and anxiety

However, the specific type of job can also determine how it affects a student's academic progress.

For instance, students taking jobs unrelated to their education, such as cashier or call center employee, can lead to poorer academic performance. In contrast, those participating in jobs that apply to their major can often have more academic success.

This also breaks down further concerning the status of each student and whether they are considered a part-time student or a full-time student. On average part-time students work nine more hours per week than their full-time counterparts. Though, both groups do average work weeks of over 20 hours.