This paper reviews recent evidence on the labor market returns to credit accumulation,
certificates, and associate degrees from community colleges. Evidence is collated from …

The annual number of certificates awarded by community colleges has increased
dramatically, but relatively little research has been conducted on the economic benefits of …

Practical solutions for improving higher education opportunities for disadvantaged students
Too many disadvantaged college students in America do not complete their coursework or …

This paper examines the relative labor market gains for first-time college students who
entered the North Carolina Community College System in 2002–2003. We compare the …

Skilled technical occupationsâ€" defined as occupations that require a high level of
knowledge in a technical domain but do not require a bachelor's degree for entryâ€" are a …

This report examines the relationship between authoritarianism and postsecondary
education, including liberal arts education. This analysis rests on the idea that …

Community colleges are under pressure to improve completion rates and efficiency despite
limited economic evidence on how to do so and the consequences of different reform …

In recent years, policymakers and academics have become increasingly interested in the
returns to sub-baccalaureate degrees. This interest arises from surging demand for such …

This research brief examines administrative data to describe the characteristics and select
educational and economic outcomes for Black students who attended community colleges …

In this study, I used data from California to estimate the returns to a community college
education that does not result in a postsecondary credential. I found strong, positive returns …