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... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > formal education > educational stages > tertiary education > higher education > postsecondary education > overeducation

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overeducation  

Definition

  • Overeducation is a term that has been used to discuss situations in which an individual's education exceeds what is required. On the other side of this issue is the phenomenon of undereducation, which involves workers whose skills are lower than the level required for a job. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Overeducation]

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