Earning a college degree comes with its own challenges, and, a recent study shows, students were not prepared to add a global pandemic to their course load.
"We are really the only option for students who are trying to create access to higher education," says Zaneta Encarnacion, chief of staff to the superintendent/president of the Southwestern Community College District.
A recent report released by The Institute for College Access and Success revealed that among all public four-year California colleges and universities, Chico State students graduated with the lowest total federal debt in the 2019-20 school year.
A common mission for universities across the U.S. is to support and prepare their student body for a life of success and fulfillment in their careers. However, some universities may lack in comparison to others in their ability to get their students hired with ease.
