Florida and Washington have scaled community college bachelor''s programs more than any other state. Most states'' policies address one or more of seven core elements, which are detailed in this brief.
Abstract. This paper first analyzes the historical origin of the phenomenon of "upgrading from junior college to university" in vocational education. Then discusses the positive effect of...
When moving from a two- to four-year college degree, underrepresented student groups are disproportionately affected due to systemic barriers. Here''s what reporters should be asking
The already low proportion of community college students who transfer and earn bachelor''s degrees is tumbling even lower. Some schools are trying to fix the problem.
Community college transfers are an essential route for underrepresented groups to achieve a bachelor''s degree. This study shows that students who reach key early milestones are much more likely to
At a national level, new data documents that 80% of students at community colleges aspire to a bachelor''s degree, but only 16% succeed within six years. The rates are lower for
Community college is often touted as an affordable start for students who want to earn bachelor''s degrees. But according to federal data, only 13% of students actually reach that goal.
Community college students who want to transfer are expected to do so within two years and then earn their bachelor''s degree after at least two additional years of study at the university
We spotlight recent research to help journalists investigate barriers in the community college transfer process.
An interactive tool shows the complexity of student transfer paths, even among those who were successful in completing a bachelor''s degree.
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