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Which Community College Awards Are Likely to Prepare Students for Post-Completion Success?

April 8, 2025 Less than a 1-minute read
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This report from Community College Research Center examines credentials from community colleges and connects them with earnings, showing which types of degrees and certificates lead to good jobs and careers, and which ones typically don’t. It also provides a framework and links to an interactive dashboard that college and state system leaders can use to analyze the potential value of their awards for employment and transfer.

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