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Guidance CounselorsResearch shows that education pays. Students who complete associate degrees and certificates are more likely to move into higher-status management and professional positions with higher earnings. An investment of a few thousand dollars now will likely pay lifelong dividends, as students who earn associate degrees average lifetime earnings of $250,000 more than people without degrees.
A community college may be the door to opportunity for many students. Community colleges are centers of educational opportunity - an American invention that put publicly funded higher education at close-to-home facilities, beginning nearly 100 years ago. They are inclusive institutions that welcome all who desire to learn, regardless of wealth, heritage or previous academic experience.
More than half of all first-time college freshman attend community colleges. The colleges' accessibility is facilitated by open admissions policies and low tuitions. Consequently, community college enrollments reflect the rich diversity of the nation and are populated with people of all ages, ethnic and cultural heritages and socioeconomic backgrounds.
The community college is an excellent place for many students to start their post-secondary educations. They may choose to earn associate degrees or certificates at community colleges, then enter the workplace, or go on to bachelor's degrees by transferring to four-year institutions.
Reasons for choosing to attend a community college are as varied as the individuals. Low tuition, convenient locations, open admissions and comprehensive course offerings are highly persuasive factors in students' personal calculations.
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Significant Events in the History of Community Colleges
Notable Community College Alumni
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