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The Economic Value<\/span> and Impact<\/span> of the Alabama Community College System<\/h1>\n

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Impact Study Fast Facts<\/span><\/div>\n

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Full Report PDF<\/span><\/div>\n

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Watch a Message About Our Impact<\/h3>\n

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For every $1…<\/h5>\n

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Students<\/strong> gain $5.60 in lifetime earnings
Taxpayers<\/strong> gain $1.20 in added tax revenue and public sector savings
Society<\/strong> gains $6.50 in added income and social savings<\/h3>\n

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Alabama’s community and technical colleges exist for our communities, and we have the data to prove it. A recent economic impact report helps prove that the Alabama Community College System is a wise investment for students, educators and taxpayers.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
Students and alumni of colleges within the Alabama Community College System add $8.1 billion to Alabama\u2019s economy, supporting one out of every 26 jobs in the state. We embody Alabama, embrace our communities and embark on a forward path while pursuing excellence every day.<\/span><\/div>\n

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The average Alabama community college graduate earns $9,200 more each year than a resident who does not obtain more than a high school diploma.<\/span><\/div>\n
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For every $1 invested in the ACCS, taxpayers get $1.20 back in added tax revenues and public sector savings.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Alabama’s 24 community and technical colleges have a collective $8.1 billion annual impact on the state’s economy.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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