Since 1948, SLCC students have earned 60,527 degrees and certificates.  That’s 60,527 citizens better prepared to contribute to Utah’s economy and tax-base—another way that education pays!

SLCC Institutional Research Department



In FY2006, state and local government allocated approximately $62.5 million in support of SLCC.  For every dollar appropriated, taxpayers will see a cumulative return of $4.30 over the course of the students’ working career in the form of higher tax receipts and avoided social costs—another way that education pays!

SEIM Study, CCbenefits



Associate degree holders earn significantly more than high school graduates.  On average, men earn 12% more and women earn 46% more—which translates into a high standard of living and more tax revenue in Utah!

Institute for the Study of Labor (2006)



SLCC is nationally recognized as a top provider of two-year degrees.  Among the 1,200 community colleges in the nation, SLCC ranks 7th in the number of Associate Degrees awarded.  Making Utah great—another way that education pays!

Community College Week (June 19, 2006)



SLCC awards more Associate Degrees than any other Utah institution.  In 2005-2006, SLCC awarded 2,829 degrees, 700 more than any other Utah institution.  An educated citizenry—another way that education pays!

USHE 2006-07 Data Book



Of the new jobs created in 2002-2012, 80% will require an Associate’s degree, applied technology training, or other college experience less than a Bachelor’s degree.  SLCC is training tomorrow’s workforce today—another way that education pays!

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics



SLCC awards more Certificates of Training than any other Utah institution.   In 2005-2006 SLCC awarded 661 Certificates.  Getting graduates into the workforce quickly—another way that education pays!

USHE 2006-07 Data Book



On average, a worker with an Associate Degree earns 36% more than a student with a high school diploma or GED and 115% more than someone who never completed high school.  Higher wages and increased tax revenue—more ways that education pays!

SEIM Study, CCbenefits



SLCC provides more vocational training to more students than any public institution of higher education in Utah (including UCAT).  Workforce development—another way that education pays!

USHE 2006-07 Data Book



SLCC provides lower division classes to more students than any other public institution in Utah.  Accessible higher education—another way that education pays!

USHE 2006-07 Data Book



SLCC has an outstanding transfer rate: 75% of all SLCC transfer degree graduates from 2003-04 transferred to another institution by Fall of 2006.  A strong foundation for ongoing skills development—another way that education pays!          

SLCC Institutional Research



Over the past ten years, SLCC’s student population*has increased 25% but the total State tax funds in constant dollars increased only 5.6%.  An investment in SLCC is an investment in Utah’s workforce.

USHE 2006-07 Data Book
*Budget-related annualized FTE



SLCC students spend more time working for pay than students at comparable schools.  55% of SLCC students work more than 30 hours per week, contributing to the economy even as they continue their education—just another way that education pays!

CCSSE Survey
USHE 2006-07 Data Book



Nearly one-third of employers plan to hire associate degree graduates.  Graduates most in demand are those with business, technology, health sciences, and engineering degrees—all areas of study at SLCC!

2006 Job Outlook 
National Association of Colleges and Employers



SLCC currently serves 9,991 students through 1,150 Concurrent Enrollment classes in Utah high schools, more than any other USHE institution.  An investment in Concurrent Enrollment is an investment in Utah’s future workforce.      

SLCC Concurrent Enrollment Annual Report



The SLCC service area receives roughly $70.9 million in regional income annually due to SLCC operations and capital spending.  An investment in SLCC is an investment in the regional economy—another way that education pays!

SEIM Study, CCbenefits (2006-2007)



The non-monetary benefits of higher education include decreased prejudice and enhanced knowledge of world affairs.  A workforce better prepared for the global economy—another way that education pays!

Carnegie Foundation



SLCC creates long-term economic growth through industry-driven workforce training.  Our service area workforce has an amazing 7 million credit and non-credit hours of SLCC training.  Enhanced job skills that support economic growth—another way that education pays!

SEIM Study, CCbenefits (2006-2007)



In 2005-06, SLCC ranked first among USHE schools (including UCAT) for Career and Technical Education with a total of 15,486,669 credit and non-credit membership hours.

USHE Report on CTE Training



SLCC workforce training has increased regional income by $856.7 million annually, while the associated indirect effects of better skilled workers will increase income by another $173.4 million. Increased income and increased tax revenues—another way that education pays!

SEIM Study, CCbenefits (2006-2007)



“Financial difficulties” is the number one reason given by students for not continuing their education at SLCC.  An investment in financial aid is an investment in Utah’s future workforce.

USHE 2006-07 Data Book
SLCC Annual Non-returning Student Survey



A recent independent survey found that employees rank tuition reimbursement programs higher than vacation, holiday benefits, and competitive salaries as a reason to stay with a company.  Employee retention—another way that education pays!

Society for Human Resource Management
and Careerjournal.com survey (2006)



For every credit earned by SLCC students, Utah will avoid social costs of at least $12 per year, a total of $7.1 million in social savings each year our students are in the workforce.  Improved health, reduced crime, and fewer welfare and unemployment claims—more ways that education pays!

SEIM Study, CCbenefits



SLCC combined faculty salaries are 23.7% below comparable institutions (the greatest percent difference of any USHE institution), making it difficult to recruit and retain the talented faculty who are critical to quality programs.  An investment in faculty salaries is an investment in Utah’s future workforce.

USHE 2006-07 Data Book



Last year, 2,370 student volunteers provided 36,862 hours of service to the community through the SLCC’s Thayne Center for Service & Learning. This has an estimated value of $664,990 in service to the community—another way that education pays!      

Thayne Center Student Impact Summary (2006)



SLCC students will see their annual income increase, on average, by about $170 per year for every credit completed at SLCC.  Increased skills and increased income—two ways that education pays!

SEIM Study, CCbenefits



Students receive an amazing 21% annual rate of return on their SLCC educational investment and recover all costs (including wages foregone while attending) in 7 years or less.  Affordable workforce development—another way that education pays!

SEIM Study, CCbenefits



SLCC serves students from every congressional district in Utah.  Accessible training for Utah’s workforce—another way that education pays!

SLCC Institutional Research



At 61.5%, SLCC has the highest percent of instruction taught by adjunct faculty than any other public institution of higher education in Utah.  (The average at USHE institutions is 41.1%.)  An investment in adjunct faculty compensation is an investment in Utah’s future workforce.

USHE 2006-07 Data Book



SLCC has significantly higher graduation rates for all minorities than comparative institutions.  For example, Hispanic students have a 40% graduation rate compared 6% rate at comparable institutions nation-wide.  A highly-trained diverse workforce—another way that education pays!

2006 IPEDS Data Feedback Report



About 68% of SLCC students attend college part-time, the highest percentage of part-time enrollment of any other public institution of higher education in Utah.  (The average at USHE institutions is 47.6%.)  An investment in SLCC student services is an investment in Utah’s future workforce.

USHE 2006-07 Data Book



State and local taxpayers earn an impressive 15% rate of return on their investment in Salt Lake Community College—another way that education pays! 

SEIM Study, CCbenefits


Former SLCC students currently in the workforce generate about $98.5 million annually in higher earnings due to their SLCC education.  Expanding Utah’s tax base—another way that education pays!

            SEIM Study, CCbenefits