The number of community college baccalaureate programs continues to grow at a good clip, according to new data from the Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA). Business is the focus of the largest number of baccalaureate programs this year with 125, up from 117 in 2021. Health professions saw the largest two-year increase, from 80 programs in 2021, Read More »
DataPoints: MSI presidents
Minority-serving institutions (MSIs) are a source of diversity in the American college presidency, according to findings by the American Council on Education (ACE). CEOs of color comprise 46% of MSI presidencies, compared to 20% of non-MSI presidencies, as ACE’s recent college presidents survey indicates. Furthermore, associate-degree institutions make up 45% of colleges led by MSI presidents, followed by master’s-degree Read More »
DataPoints: Revenue sources for community colleges
State funds comprise one-third (32.4%) of the community college sector’s revenues, with tuition and local funds each accounting for about 21%, according to the American Association of Community Colleges’ Fast Facts 2023. Federal funds represent 18.5%.
DataPoints: Coming to America
Community colleges serve a diverse student population, including students who have immigrated to the United States and students who grew up speaking languages other than English. These students often face unique challenges on their path to a college degree or credential. Supporting their educational attainment enriches our campus communities and strengthens our country as a Read More »
DataPoints: Jobs and exposure to AI
What jobs, industries and skill sets is artificial intelligence (AI) mostly likely to affect? That’s still up in the air, but a new study indicates areas that require analytical skills are at the highest risk of “AI exposure,” while those that require more technical skills face lower exposure. That’s the conclusion of a new Pew Research Read More »
DataPoints: Healthcare education
Community colleges offer about half (51%) of all healthcare training programs at U.S. higher education institutions — far exceeding any other postsecondary sector — and confer more than one-third (36%) of the credentials, according to an analysis of federal data by the Community College Research Center at Columbia University. Within some healthcare education programs, the percentage offered at community Read More »
DataPoints: Apprenticeship goals
DataPoints: Apprenticeship goals A national initiative led by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to increase the number of apprentices throughout the U.S. served 22,001 participants by its conclusion last summer, vastly surpassing its goal to serve 16,000 registered apprentices. Expanding Community College Apprenticeships (ECCA), a three-year effort funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, included more Read More »
DataPoints: Women CEOs at community colleges
Well over one-third (36.6%) of community college presidents are women. This is significantly higher than the 30% overall rate of women CEOs reported in the 2017 American College President Survey from the American Council on Education (ACE will be releasing new data next month). Based on an analysis of the American Association of Community Colleges membership database, Read More »
DataPoints: The growth of credentials
The number of credentials being offered continues to increase, surpassing 1 million (1,076,358, to be exact), according to a new report. That’s 10% more than the nonprofit Credential Engine counted last year. The swath of credentials includes degrees, certificates, diplomas, micro-credentials, badges, course completion certificates, licenses and apprenticeships and others. And the credentials are being offered Read More »
DataPoints: Students’ college costs this year
Tuition and fees at community colleges this academic year average just above one-third (35%) that of in-state tuition and fees at public four-year institutions, according to the College Board’s annual report on trends in college pricing. The average public two-year college tuition and fees increased this year by $60 to $3,860. At four-year public institutions, the average Read More »