• Average income for top individuals in some jobs that require an Associate Degree can be more than the average income for some positions requiring a Bachelor’s Degree, according to Georgetown University researchers.
  • For every dollar students invest in their education, they earn $4.80 annually in the workforce, according to Economic Modeling Specialists International.
  • Community colleges help provide education for 15.5 million jobs every year, according to Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI).
  • Almost half of the undergraduate students in the United States have attended community colleges and benefited from open access to post-secondary education, preparation for transfer to four-year institutions, workforce development and skills training, and noncredit programs ranging from English as a second language to skills retraining, community enrichment programs or cultural activities.