Recent research indicates that college students who transfer from community colleges are significantly less likely to complete a four-year college degree than students who begin at four-year institutions. This paper estimates models of college completion for both types of students. Based on...

During the past two decades two-year colleges have become an increasingly important part of the American higher education system, especially for Hispanics who are disproportionately likely to start their careers two-year colleges. Given that today's economy rewards college attendance more than...