* Type of college: Students at community colleges tend to be older than those at four-year universities.
* Field of study: Some fields, like medicine, often see graduates at older ages than others.
* Life circumstances: Students who take time off for work, family, or other reasons will graduate later than those who attend college directly after high school.
While the *typical* college graduate is in their early twenties (around 22), it's not uncommon to see graduates in their late twenties, thirties, or even older. Many people return to college later in life to pursue further education or change careers. Therefore, there's a wide range of ages represented among college graduates.