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High School Graduates Are Opting for Community College

Community College enrollment experiences a 0.5% rise from the previous year.

Dominic CatacorabyDominic Catacora
May 30, 2023
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High School Graduates Are Opting for Community College

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What’s going on:      

Data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reveals that community college enrollment has experienced an increase for the first time in 3 years, with a 0.5% rise from the previous year. The increase follows consecutive years of steep declines, including an 8.2% decrease in 2022 and a 10.1% decrease in 2021, according to Axios. 

The positive rise in community college enrollment is attributed to younger students participating in dual-enrolled high school programs and a growing interest in other kinds of job-oriented educational programs.  

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The data reveals that enrollment in bachelor’s degree programs fell by 1.4%, or 114,000 students, while enrollment in associate degree programs dropped by only 0.4%, or 15,000 students. 

Why it matters:         

The increase in community college enrollment shows how a growing number of younger students are prioritizing programs that have a clear connection to the workforce. Factors such as the soaring cost of college and the current state of the job market have prompted students to reevaluate how they can obtain the greatest benefits from their post-secondary education.  

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How it’ll impact the future:        

Enrollment data and the current state of higher education influence colleges and universities to adapt their offerings in order to meet the evolving needs of students. The National Student Clearinghouse Research data shows that a growing number of students are prioritizing workforce-readiness programs.  

Higher education institutions may need to reevaluate their offerings to attract and retain students if this trend persists. This may lead to an increase in investments in vocational training, apprenticeships, and industry-specific programs. This would cause employers to start placing greater value on workplace readiness skills, which shape hiring practices and job requirements.  

Source: Axios
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Dominic Catacora

Dominic Catacora is a Staff Writer for Allwork.space. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Radford University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Studies - Journalism. He has previously covered the Historic Triangle as a journalist living in Williamsburg, Va, and is now focused on writing related to the future of work.

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