MARYLAND 2011 For a strong economy, the skills gap must be closed.

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1 For a strong economy, the skills gap must be closed. 67% 45% 22% By 22, jobs requiring a career certificate or college degree Skills gap Too few students make it through college. MEMBER Maryland adults who currently have an associate degree or higher Data: See the Sources and Methodology section on our website. Of students who enroll in a public college or university 1 2-Year Public 4-Year Public Enroll Return as sophomores Graduate on time (1% time) 2 15 Additional graduates 15% time 3 1 2% time 2 1 Total graduates 7 26 Graduate in 4 years 26 Graduate in 8 years Key to measuring time Associate Bachelor s 1% time 2 years 4 years 15% time 3 years 6 years 2% time 4 years 8 years = The state did not provide data for this metric. Data: 2-year cohort started in fall 24; 4-year cohort started in fall 22 For too many students, the path through college ends with no degree and often lots of debt. Note: This report presents data only from public colleges and universities. America n 1

2 We re making great progress in providing access to more students. Total public college enrollment: 258,695 Attending Pursuing Degrees & Certificates 141, ,136 4-year 118,472 14,223 2-year colleges colleges Total State Population, Hispanic 7% White 54% Hispanic 5% Enrollment White 5% Hispanic 4% Graduation White 57% 32% Other races 7% 29% Other races 16% Data: Fall 29 enrollment from IPEDS; population data from Census ACS PUMS 6-8; degrees by race from 27-1 state submissions Now we must have more success from all students. 22% Other races 17% For states to compete, their students must earn more degrees and certificates. Overall Credentials Awarded Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Credentials Awarded 17,529 19,465 3,753 3,996 1,117 7, Certificate Associate Bachelor s Certificate Associate Bachelor s And all credentials should provide clear pathways to success. = The state did not provide data for this metric. Data: 27 8 America n 2

3 Graduation rates are very low, especially if you re poor, part time,, Hispanic, or older. Certificate-Seeking Students All White Hispanic % On-time (1 year) Within 1 1 /2 years Within 2 years Within 1 year Within 1 1 /2 years Within 2 years 25 and Over 2 24 Directly from HS (age 17 19) Pell Grant Recipients (at entry) Remedial 13.% 24.4% DS* DS* 35.5% DS* DS* 16.8% 29.1% DS* DS* 38.7% DS* 1.1% 16.8% 29.1% DS* DS* 38.7% DS* 1.1% DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* DS* In most states, very few students seeking certificates ever graduate. Associate Degree- Seeking Students All White Hispanic % On-time (2 years) Within 3 years Within 4 years Within 2 years Within 3 years Within 4 years 14.7% 8.6% 25 and Over 2 24 Directly from HS (age 17 19) Pell Grant Recipients (at entry) Remedial 4.5% 5.8% 2.2% 1.6% 5.% 5.% 4.4% 2.6% 2.2% 12.7% 16.1% 9.1% 5.% 1.4% 9.7% 13.2% 8.5% 1.% 18.3% 22.7% 14.7% 8.6% 15.1% 13.6% 19.1% 13.2% 15.9%.8% 1.% DS*.6%.9% 1.3%.4% DS* DS* 2.8% 4.1% DS* 1.3% 2.7% 2.7% 2.9% 2.% 1.7% 5.8% 7.6% DS* 3.3% 5.4% 4.5% 6.5% 4.7% 5.1% Associate degree graduation rates are abysmal across the country for Hispanic and students, they re tragic. Bachelor s Degree- Seeking Students All White Hispanic On-time (4 years) Within 6 years Within 8 years Within 4 years Within 6 years Within 8 years 25 and Over 2 24 Directly from HS (age 17 19) Pell Grant Recipients (at entry) Remedial 38.3% 48.8% 38.6% 18.6% 14.2% 2.4% 39.1% 19.5% 63.7% 74.5% 68.5% 42.7% 22.5% 31.3% 65.1% 48.8% 67.% 76.7% 71.5% 47.8% 25.% 35.2% 68.4% 53.6% 8.3% 11.3% DS* 6.2% 6.3% 1.7% 11.1% DS* 15.1% 16.3% DS* 13.4% 9.9% 16.6% 29.6% DS* 18.2% 18.6% DS* 17.9% 11.6% 2.7% 35.2% 45.2% 22.5% 65.1% 9.9% Almost no one over the age of 25 graduates; students fresh out of high school are most likely to succeed. Data: Certificate cohort started in 25 6, associate cohort started in 24 5, bachelor's cohort started in 22 3 Given changing demographics, our country will not have enough skilled s to compete unless many more students from all backgrounds and walks of life graduate. = The state did not provide data for this metric. DS* = Fewer than 1 students, so data were suppressed. America n 3

4 Retention rates drop from year to year. Many get discouraged and drop out Students in 2-year colleges who return to campus Start Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Start Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 1% 1% 67.5% 5.5% 45.6% 33.3% Students in 4-year colleges who return to campus 1% 87.5% 8.% 76.% 1% 44.1% 34.2% 26.2% after falling off track early. Students who earn expected first-year credits (24 credits) Associate Bachelor s (12 credits) Associate Bachelor s 24.3% 69.6% 2.1% 19.4% Staying enrolled is particularly tough for part-time students, who must often balance jobs and school. Remediation. Data: Associate cohort started in 24 5, bachelor's cohort started in 22 3; earned credits from fall 26 2-Year s 4-Year s 6.5% 24.9% of freshmen require of those of freshmen require of those 48.8% 1.% and associated college-level courses in two years Graduate within 3 years (projected) Current approaches almost always guarantee failure. and associated college-level courses in two years Graduate within 6 years (projected) Data: Fall 26 = The state did not provide data for this metric. America n 4

5 Precious time and money are lost when students don t graduate on schedule. Students are taking too much time Certificate Associate Bachelor s 3.1 years 4.6 years Should take 1 year for full-time students 3.8 years 5 years Should take 2 years for full-time students 4.3 years 4.7 years Should take 4 years for full-time students and too many credits. Certificate Associate Bachelor s Should take 3 credits 75 credits 76 credits Should take 6 credits 124 credits 126 credits Should take 12 credits More students must graduate on time. Data: 27 8 = The state did not provide data for this metric. America n 5

6 More time isn t giving us enough success. For certificate and associate degree students, graduation rates are very low even when more time. Certificate Associate 13.% 16.8% DS* 16.8% DS* 4.5% 12.7% 2.8% 18.3% 5.8% In 1 year In 1.5 years In 2 years In 2 years In 3 years In 4 years On-time graduation rates for bachelor s degree students are shockingly low. And adding time beyond six years produces little additional success. Bachelor s 63.7% 67.% 38.3% 15.1% 18.2% In 4 years In 6 years In 8 years Data: Certificate cohort started in 25 6; associate cohort started in 24 5; bachelor's cohort started in 22 3 Even modest progress provides little comfort when overall graduation rates are so low. DS* = Fewer than 1 students, so data were suppressed. America n 6

7 Graduation rates by campus Public two-year colleges (In 3 years) Public four-year colleges (In 6 years) Hagerstown Community 26% United States Naval Academy 88% Allegany of Maryland 24% Carroll Community 2% Maryland- Park St. Mary's of Maryland 82% 79% Frederick Community 2% Towson University 73% Harford Community 15% Salisbury University 66% Wor-Wic Community 15% Maryland-Baltimore County 59% of Southern Maryland 14% Frostburg State University 49% Montgomery 14% Bowie State University 39% Anne Arundel Community 13% Morgan State University 32% Garrett 12% Maryland-Eastern Shore 32% Howard Community 12% Coppin State University 14% Chesapeake 1% The Community of Baltimore County 9% Maryland-University 11% Cecil 6% Prince George's Community Baltimore City Community 6% 5% Data: Reported by institutions to NCES Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Graduation rates are for first-time, full-time students completing certificate or degree within 15 percent of normal program time. Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 29 1 Graduation Rates America n 7