Minority millennials still lag behind in education attainment compared to Asian and white counterparts. Read the full PDF.
DataPoints: Graduates who borrowed
A little over one-third of public two-year college graduates borrow to cover college expenses. Read the full DataPoints PDF.
DataPoints: ‘Post-traditional’ learners
Better data tracking, policy alignment and links to workforce programs are needed to effectively address the diverse educational and career needs of “post-traditional” learners. Read the full DataPoints PDF.
DataPoints: Humanities degrees on the rise
Humanities credentials awarded to minority students increased from 12.9 percent in 1989 to 32.1 percent in 2015. Read the full PDF.
DataPoints: Trends in performance-based funding
Trends in performance-based funding Twenty-six states use performance-based funding to allocate funds to their public two-year colleges. Read full PDF.
DataPoints: High-paying occupations
High-paying occupations There are about 30 million jobs that pay good salaries for workers without a bachelor’s degree. Read full PDF.
DataPoints: Pathway to presidency
Nearly 60 percent of community college presidents have held executive positions on campus prior to becoming CEOs. Read full PDF.
DataPoints: Career technical education (CTE)
Nearly 90 percent of certificates and half of associate degrees awarded are in career and technical education. Read full PDF.
DataPoints: Relying on state funding
State funding accounted for 31 percent of community colleges’ revenues in 2014-15. Six years earlier, it was at 36 percent. Read full PDF.
DataPoints: Trends in Pell Grant spending
Total Pell Grant spending, as well as spending at two-year institutions, has gradually declined since its high point in 2011-12, but it remains well above when the recent recession started in 2008-09. Read full PDF.