Exiting High School into the New Economy: How Community College Baccalaureate Programs Support High-Demand Degree Attainment for Texas Public School Students

Dr. Jacob Kirksey and Dr. Angela Crevar published the policy brief "Exiting High School into the New Economy: How Community College Baccalaureate Programs Support High-Demand Degree Attainment for Texas Public School Students." This brief shows how Community College Baccalaureate Programs 1) increase the number of degrees earned by students, 2) increase the chances that a student attends any form of postsecondary education, and 3) show an 11% growth in the number of degrees earned in high-demand sectors.