Associates Degree & Certificate Producers Rankings, 2008
Source: Community College Week Magazine
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What’s the difference between a community college and a public, two-year postsecondary institution? Thirty years ago, the answer to that question would be “substantially, nothing.” Since then, there has been significant change in the nature of institutions that fulfill the community college mission.

At the same time, community colleges have, in many cases, expanded their mission. More specifically, we have noted over the years of this annual analysis, the increasing number of community colleges that have become four-year institutions by virtue of offering a limited number of four-year degrees. The most notable among these, Miami Dade College, is one of several that dropped the community college designation from its name to acknowledge this expansion of mission. With the increase in our focus several years ago to include one- and two-year certificates, we noted the significant role of proprietary institutions in providing this type of education and development.

In this year’s analysis of the Top 100 associate degree, one-year certificate, and two-year certificate producers, we continue to highlight the diverse array of U.S. postsecondary institutions that contribute to the personal and professional development of millions of students. We present listings of the top producers overall and across a wide range of disciplines and professions. We also present to you in this introductory section, a more in-depth look at the changing scene of institutions contributing to certificate and associate degree production.

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