An Investigation of the Highest Degree Held by Community College Students.

Windham, Patricia; Perkins, George

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ERIC Number: EJ633312

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Publication Date: 2000

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An Investigation of the Highest Degree Held by Community College Students.

Windham, Patricia; Perkins, George

Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, v7 n2 p57-66 Spr 2000

Describes a study conducted to gather information about the number of two-year college students who hold baccalaureate degrees. Finds that, for academic year 1997-98: (1) 12,946 students out of 753,255 already had bachelor's degrees, 2,527 had master's degrees, and 142 had doctoral degrees; and (2) criminal justice development was the most popular program for baccalaureate-holding students. (Contains eight tables.) (NB)

Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Community Colleges, Educational Mobility, Reverse Transfer Students, Student Educational Objectives, Transfer Rates (College), Two Year College Students, Two Year Colleges

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Florida

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