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Why community college students quit despite being almost finished

  • Written by Benjamin Skinner, Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Policy, University of Florida
Why community college students quit despite being almost finishedSix out of 10 community college students do not earn a degree. FatCamera E+ via Getty Images

Community colleges are designed to make college more accessible, yet 6 out of every 10 community college students cannot reap the full rewards of higher education because they do not earn their degree. For graduates, rewards often include making more money....

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