1. The Kentucky Community and Technical College System The Rise of a Premier Public Two-Year College System

2. Increased Participation Improved Student Outcomes Raised the Educational Attainment of Working-Aged Adults Developing a Stronger Workforce and Economy The Rise Since the Year 2000

3. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey KCTCS’ Largest Target Audience: Younger Adults Aged 18 to 34 with Educational Need KY with the 42 nd Largest Percentage in 2012 (748,000 Residents) Note: Adults aged 18 to 34 with no college degree.

4. How Has KCTCS Increased Access?

5. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey; NCES, IPEDS Enrollment Survey How Well Does KCTCS Provide Access? KY Ranked 25 th Among States in 2012 Note: Annual headcount enrollment per 100 adults aged 18 to 34 with no college degree.

6. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey; NCES, IPEDS Enrollment Survey KCTCS Has Greatly Improved Access Since 2000 KY Ranked 5 th Among States in Improvement Since 2000 (Moved from 38 th in 2000 to 25 th in 2012) Note: Annual headcount enrollment per 100 adults aged 18 to 34 with no college degree.

7. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey: NCES, IPEDS Enrollment Survey How Much Has the Younger Adult Population Grown Since 2000? 2% 10% 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70% KentuckyUnited States 63% 16% How Much Has Enrollment Grown Since 2000? Note: Includes all adults aged 18 to 34

8. How Many KCTCS Students are Completing?

9. Source: KCTCS Fact Book How Many KCTCS Students are Completing? 0 4,000 8,000 12,000 16,000 20,000 2001200320052007200920112013 Diplomas have held steady Associate degrees have more than doubled Certificates have increased ten-fold

10. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey; NCES, IPEDS Completions Survey How Well Does KCTCS Award Credentials? KY Ranked 4 th in the Nation in 2012 Note: Credentials awarded per 1,000 adults aged 18 to 34 with no college degree.

11. KCTCS Has Improved Its Completions More than 49 Other States Since 2000 KY Ranked 2 nd Among States in Improvement Since 2000 (Moved from 32 nd in 2000 to 4 th in 2012) Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey; NCES, IPEDS Completions Survey Note: Credentials awarded per 1,000 adults aged 18 to 34 with no college degree.

12. Source: NCES, IPEDS Completion Survey; U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey KCTCS is Near the National Average in Associate Degree Production KY Ranked 28 th Among States in 2012. Note: Associate degrees awarded per 1,000 adults aged 18 to 34 with no college degree.

13. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey; NCES, IPEDS Completions Survey KCTCS is Well Above the National Average in Improvement in Associate Degree Production Since 2000 KY Ranked 13 th Among States in Improvement Since 2000 (Moved from 42 nd in 2000 to 28 th in 2012) Note: Associate degrees awarded per 1,000 adults aged 18 to 34 with no college degree.

14. How Has KCTCS Impacted the State’s Population?

15. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey For the First Time, Kentucky Exceeds the National Average in Associate Degree Attainment Among Younger Adults KY Ranked 26 th Among States in 2012 Note: Percentage of adults aged 25 to 34 with associate degrees.

16. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey, 2000 Decennial Census Kentucky is Among the Top States in Improving Associate Degree Attainment Since 2000 KY Ranked 7 th Among States in Improvement Since 2000 (Moved from 41 st in 2000 to 26 th in 2012) Note: Percentage of adults aged 25 to 34 with associate degrees.

17. How Well Does KCTCS Prepare Its Students for the Workforce?

18. “Education Pays” for KCTCS Graduates $34,478 $35,000 $20,963 $46,164 $24,184 $27,132 $30,307 $17,013 $32,305 $20,126 $26,396 $39,154 $16,808 $20,316 $23,726 $0$10,000$20,000$30,000$40,000$50,000$60,000 Trades STEM Soc and Beh Sciences Health Business and Com Arts and Humanities Trades STEM Health Business and Com Trades STEM Soc and Beh Sciences Health Business and Com Earnings of High School Graduates Certificates Diplomas Associate Degrees Earnings One Year After Completion

19. $46,207 $42,665 $24,276 $51,975 $29,895 $34,484 $39,200 $26,107 $35,956 $21,386 $33,504 $50,011 $18,628 $23,530 $28,211 $0$10,000$20,000$30,000$40,000$50,000$60,000 Trades STEM Soc and Beh Sciences Health Business and Com Arts and Humanities Trades STEM Health Business and Com Trades STEM Soc and Beh Sciences Health Business and Com Earnings Five Years After Completion “Education Pays” for KCTCS Graduates Earnings of High School Graduates Certificates Diplomas Associate Degrees