Economic Impact

For more than 60 years, ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Community College has been a key driver of economic growth in the region. By aligning affordable education and workforce training with local industry needs, the college strengthens the workforce and supports long-term stability. In Fiscal Year 2024-2025, ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ's operations, capital investments, and student spending generated an estimated $160.1 million in gross output impact within ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ County. Every $1 spent by ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ and its students generates $1.64 in regional economic impact, contributing to a total annual impact of approximately $284 million (Fiscal Year 2024-2025).
Annual Impact
$284 M
Total impact
$1 → $1.64
Regional economic impact
$95.6 M
Operating budget
Demand-Side Economic Impact
$160.6 M
Gross output
$89.2 M
Labor income
1,499
Employment impact
Economic Flow

ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ and its students spend money

Creates jobs directly at the college or where students spend

Supports other businesses

Generates further jobs when people spend their salaries locally
Alumni Economic Impact

$123 M
Additional earnings

>28,000
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Alumni Base

>295,569
Employed residents in ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ County

1:10
Alumni
Earnings Increase

Median earnings increase from $39,988 to $47,254, a 15.4% increase, from high school degree to associate degree.
