Junior Colleges in the US

Junior colleges are post-secondary educational institutions. They may be independently organized (public or non-public), part of a school district, or part of an independently organized system of junior colleges. Junior colleges offer college transfer courses and programs (including the first two years of college instruction); vocational, technical and semi-professional occupational programs; and general education programs. Junior colleges confer associate degrees, certificates or diplomas below the baccalaureate level. Junior colleges may also be known as community colleges. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.