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Peer reviewedGrubb, W. Norton – Economics of Education Review, 1997
An analysis of the 1984, 1987, and 1990 Survey of Income and Program Participation shows that the benefits of sub-baccalaureate credentials (associate degrees and certificates) are generally positive and statistically significant. However, the benefits of completing some postsecondary education but failing to earn credentials are much lower,…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Certification, Community Colleges, Credentials
