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MiraCosta College Launches First-in-the-State AI Associate Degree

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MiraCosta College is launching California's first AI-focused associate degree. MiraCosta College will offer an associate in science degree in artificial intelligence (AI) this year, California's first AI-dedicated two-year program. The program aims to equip students for AI careers amid growing demand.

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Associate Degree vs. Bachelor’s Degree: Which Should You Get?

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You can land a high-paying career without a four-year bachelor's degree. Associate degrees usually take two years to complete, while bachelor's degrees take four years. Bachelor's degree holders make about 37% more than associate degree holders. Ready to earn a degree?

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Austin Community College Offering Graduating High Schoolers Free Tuition

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The board of trustees approved the Austin Community College Free Tuition pilot program, which will last at least five years. Students are eligible for three years of free tuition to earn an associate degree or certifications and can get an additional two years of free tuition to earn a bachelor's degree.

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Massachusetts Budget Includes Free Community College, Free Nursing School

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Massachusetts will soon offer free associate degrees for people who don't already hold a degree. The state will also create a pathway for tuition-free nursing school. Lawmakers passed a budget that includes $50 million for free college programs. State lawmakers passed a 2024 budget in late July, and Gov.

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$5,000 Grants Now Available to California Community College Grads Transferring to Partner HBCUs

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A new law awards eligible California Community College graduates $5,000 if they attend a partner HBCU. The California Community College system has a transfer program with 39 HBCUs across the country. The legislation, introduced by California State Assembly Majority Leader Isaac Bryan and signed by Newsom on Sept.

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UMass to Offer Scholarships to Top Community College Students

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Students in the top 10% of their community college class in Massachusetts will soon be eligible for a minimum of $5,000 annually to finish their degree at a UMass campus. The program includes guaranteed admission to UMass for top community college students in the state.

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Dual Enrollment, Adult Learners Drive Enrollment Growth at Community Colleges in These States

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Adult learners and dual enrollment are driving growth at Illinois community colleges, according to a recent report. The two reports are a bright spot for community colleges, which have seen enrollment declines accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.