By Natalie Schwartz, Education Dive
Having more community colleges per capita increases the chances that students will complete high school and graduate from college, according to a new working paper. It is also linked with higher earnings, especially among white and Hispanic people, and a slew of positive health behaviors, including an increase in the frequency of exercise and a lower chance of smoking. The findings come as federal and state policymakers debate whether to lower or eliminate tuition for community colleges in order to boost their enrollment.
February 2, 2020
Study: Community college access linked to higher earnings, health benefits
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