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Four-year Degrees at Two-year Colleges: A Growing Trend

Author
Dakota Pawlicki
Published
Thu 31 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://lumina.libsyn.com/four-year-degrees-at-two-year-colleges-a-growing-trend

Twenty-four states allow community and technical colleges to issue bachelors degrees. Proponents argue that these programs are tightly aligned to workforce needs, more affordable, and meet the needs of people who live far or otherwise can’t attend a university. Critics are concerned about the quality of education, financing these programs, and competing for enrollment with nearby universities. Guests Dr. Debra Bragg, Jim Reed, and Sunaina Virendra talk through these issue and discuss recent efforts to launch new community college baccalaureate programs.

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