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ERIC Number: EJ155483
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1977
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Community College System Pays Its Way
Andrew, Loyd D.; Wellsfry, Norval L.
Community and Junior College Journal, 47, 6, 28-31, Mar 77
A study of the economic impact of the community college system of the Commonwealth of Virginia showed that the community colleges returned as much or more to the state in economic benefits than they drew from the state budget. It appears that pay-off on investment in education can be measured in the short run. (JDS)
Descriptors: Community Benefits, Community Colleges, Economic Factors, Educational Benefits, Educational Economics, Expenditures, Human Capital, Investment, Two Year Colleges
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Identifiers: Economic Impact; Virginia