Students have been moving away from four-year degrees in favor of certificate and associate degree programs. Enrollment in bachelor's degree programs grew just 0.9%, while enrollment in undergraduate certificate and associate degree programs grew by 1.9% and 2.2%, respectively. This is a trend I've been watching for years, but there are some key changes this year that make it even more striking.First, the cost of education. Community college is significantly less expensive. At two-year public schools, tuiti ...