What to Know About Transferring From a Community College
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Bachelor's degrees are not commonly offered at community colleges, so for many students, community college is only the first stop in their educational journey.
For many students, community college is only the first stop in their educational journey.
Bachelor's degrees are not commonly offered at community colleges, so depending on a student's intended career pathway, transferring to a four-year institution is often necessary.
But while 80% of community college students are interested in getting a bachelor's degree, only 14% actually attain one within six years of community college entry, according to a recent report from the American Talent Initiative, a philanthropy-supported organization aimed at improving college access and graduation for students with low or moderate income.
By Sarah Wood and Cole Claybourn
Nov. 16, 2023, at 3:17 p.m.