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.