This article states that a third of students are disappearing from CC.
I can tell you, as someone who DID drop out the first go and had to return as an adult student (as well as getting the bachelor degree), this article dances around on the exact reason why.
Most CC students are poor. Guess what? Most work when they're not in school. When times are tough, the first thing cut is education. Let me be clear — there is NO support for adult students. You are on your own and they tell you that. You better make it all work or you're going to flunk out.
College advisors, at least in my experience, have been generally worthless. It was easier to figure out my own classes and degree plan. Most don't care enough to help you or they're too overworked.
As for the “employer” tidbit — fuck you! How is the work in CC any different than university?? It's the SAME material! Taught the same way! Goes to show you that CC students (who should be proud of graduating) get the nasty stigma.