This paper presents findings from a study of the experiences and outcomes of older and
younger community college students. We developed a discrete-time hazard model using …

Career and technical education (CTE) students pursuing occupational associate's degrees
or certificates differ from students seeking academic majors at 2-year institutions in several …

In this study, a theoretical model is tested to examine factors shaping the decision to pursue
STEM fields of study among students entering community colleges and four-year institutions …

Community colleges are seen as contradictory institutions. Supporters contend that
community colleges increase baccalaureate attainment by providing access to higher …

This report summarizes the latest available national statistics on access and attainment by
low income and minority community college students. The data come from the National …

This study examines the effect of beginning at a community college on baccalaureate
success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. In addition …

Community colleges are complex institutions serving a multitude of constituencies with
dozens of programs and activities. However, this was not always the case; community …

I review the literature evaluating sub-baccalaureate career and technical education (CTE) at
community colleges. The goal of this study is to review the evidence describing how earning …

Occupational students constitute the majority of enrollments at community colleges.
Moreover, over the last 15 years, the “vocationalization” of the community college has been …

This paper estimates the labor market returns to the associate's degree in nursing (ADN),
which is one of the most popular community college programs. I use student-level academic …