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

Jenkins, Paul Davis; Fink, John; Velasco Rodriguez, Tatiana

This report uses IPEDS and College Scorecard data to classify the credentials awarded by community colleges in 2022-23 and to assess which credentials are and are not likely to enable students to secure a living-wage job or transfer efficiently in a major.

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Academic Units
Community College Research Center
Publisher
Community College Research Center, Teachers College, Columbia University
Series
CCRC Reports
Published Here
December 17, 2025