Nearly half of all community college students reach meaningful milestones—a far better picture than traditional graduation rates suggest, a new Federal Reserve metric finds.
Colleges are increasingly using post-graduation earnings data to evaluate student outcomes and shape programs. Supporters say the shift can help align degrees more closely with labor market demand.
With AI use rising to 88% and cost, convenience and career outcomes shaping choices, colleges may need to view enrollment as ongoing trust-building— not a one-time yield metric.
The State University of New York system is using state aid and rising enrollment to stabilize struggling campuses, according to a new report. SUNY is also seeking $1 billion for campus renovations.
States and colleges are showing renewed interest in three-year bachelor’s degrees as a way to lower costs and speed graduation, with Massachusetts recently approving pilot programs. Support from accreditors and policymakers is helping fuel the trend.
