The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s Some College, No Credential report reveals that the “some college, no credential” population — former students who stopped out without earning a credential — is up 2.9% from a year earlier.
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Computer Science Has Highest Increase in Bachelor’s Earners
Among the top 10 major fields for bachelor’s degree completers, computer and information sciences saw the largest increase, rising by 4.3% from the previous academic year, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s Spring 2024 Undergraduate Degree Earners report.
Number of Certificate Earners Grow
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s 2024 Undergraduate Degree Earner’s report, more students than ever are opting for shorter-term credentials in certain popular major fields.
Recognizing the Higher Education Accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month—an opportunity for those in the education community to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s diverse students.
Tracking Transfers: The Path to Achieving a Bachelor’s Degree
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s Tracking Transfer report offers valuable insights into the complex journey of students as they navigate from two-year to four-year institutions to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Progress in National College Completions Remain Stalled
The Completing College 2023 report, from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, found that the six-year completion rate for the fall 2017 cohort was 62.2 percent, essentially unchanged since 2015.
Undergraduate Credential Earners Decline for the First Time in a Decade
Undergraduate credential earners declined for the first time in a decade, according to a new report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Transfers from Community Colleges to Four-Year Colleges Drop Nearly 8% from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022
Transfer enrollment from two-year colleges to four-year institutions, called upward transfer, fell nearly 8% in fall 2022 compared to the previous year, while reverse and lateral transfer began to rise, according to a new report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Latest COVID-19 Transfer, Mobility, and Progress Report Coming Soon!
The latest COVID-19 Transfer, Mobility, and Progress Report is scheduled to be published soon. The research helps to better understand the impact on transfers.
Higher Ed Needs to Improve Transfer Pathways and Meaningfully Support Students
Discover insights from higher education experts about improving the transfer process and providing students meaningful support.