Education
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Education is held in high regard in the Egyptian culture. This can be seen in the immigration trends of this population, as many immigrants came with degrees or for educational purposes.
Advanced degrees are held by many first generation Egyptian American immigrants and as a result it is expected of their children, both sons and daughters, to attend college. Because of the great emphasis on education, and the parents obtaining advanced degrees, the children tend to attend the best schools, both public and private. In rare cases do Egyptian Americans attend religious based schools. There are Muslim schools found in New Jersey and the D.C. area, though after the elementary years, many of the Egyptian American children will transfer to the public school system or a non-religious private school.
The majority of these children go on to attend a four year college. Traditional areas of study are common, such as medicine and engineering, but the humanities, law, and business are becoming more popular. A minimal percentage of Egyptian Americans drop out of high school.
Advanced degrees are held by many first generation Egyptian American immigrants and as a result it is expected of their children, both sons and daughters, to attend college. Because of the great emphasis on education, and the parents obtaining advanced degrees, the children tend to attend the best schools, both public and private. In rare cases do Egyptian Americans attend religious based schools. There are Muslim schools found in New Jersey and the D.C. area, though after the elementary years, many of the Egyptian American children will transfer to the public school system or a non-religious private school.
The majority of these children go on to attend a four year college. Traditional areas of study are common, such as medicine and engineering, but the humanities, law, and business are becoming more popular. A minimal percentage of Egyptian Americans drop out of high school.