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Today's Credentials Workforce Training

The Overlooked Value of Certificates and Associate Degrees

What Students Need to Know Before They Go to College

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Jan. 16, 2020

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Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

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Anthony P. Carnevale, Tanya I. Garcia, Neil Ridley, and Michael C. Quinn

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A bachelor’s degree is often considered the gold standard for stable employment and lifetime earnings, but it is not the only route to economic opportunity. This report examines the labor-market value of associate degrees and certificate programs.

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