SEO Headline (Max 60 characters)
Health Benefits From Community College Accessibility
A new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research examined the relationship between college openings, college credential attainment and health behaviors and outcomes later in life. It used data from the U.S. Census Bureau to analyze whether increases in the numbers of community colleges and four-year institutions in a state contributed to higher levels of college attainment and better health later in life.
The accessibility of community colleges, the paper found, was associated with greater college attainment and employment and earnings, particularly among white and Hispanic people. The research also found a host of health benefits that were associated with the accessibility of two-year colleges, including less smoking, more exercise and improvements to self-reported health.
Trending Stories
THE Campus
Resources for faculty and staff from our partners at Times Higher Education.
Most Shared Stories
- 'Redlining' white scholars is not decolonization (opinion) | Inside Higher Ed
- Can a high school teacher ruin an applicant's chances? | Inside Higher Ed
- University could fire writing professor over "deviant pornography"
- Seven professor actions that contribute to student well-being (infographic)
- Survey: More Than Half of Higher Ed Workers Plan to Leave | Inside Higher Ed
Viral Threat: Monkeypox