Key Takeaways The most valuable associate degrees combine low community college tuition with high, recession‑resistant demand in healthcare and the trades.Roles like dental hygienist, radiological ...

Community colleges added nearly twice as many undergrads last fall as four-year schools.

New research from New America finds that while the programs are becoming more popular, access remains limited.

A new IJOP debate explores whether academic credentials help or hinder recruitment, equity and the future of care ...

Many adult students with families and jobs are finding they can finish a bachelor’s degree at a community college, rather than transfer to a four-year institution. The flexibility of online courses ...

Students are shifting away from four-year degrees toward certificate and associate degree programs. A new study by the ...

Just 18% of American adults without a college degree believe four-year colleges charge a "fair" price — but they still find value in getting a college degree. Those are the findings of a new Lumina ...

Vermont high school juniors can now apply to earn a free, fast-tracked associate degree through the Free Degree Promise ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSW) — Over 30 presidents of independent and community colleges in Kansas met on Tuesday, Sept. 20, to sign a universal articulation agreement. 30 presidents of independent and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This article was originally published in CalMatters. A revolution is in the making at California’s community colleges: No more ...

The University of Delaware’s Associate in Arts Program allows Delaware students the chance to complete their first two years of college at locations in Georgetown, Dover and Wilmington. The AAP offers ...