Wall Street Journal reporter Diane Furchtgott-Rott found that “Community colleges offer a broad range of courses at a tuition cost of about $3,130 – about 35% of the cost of …show more content…
Some students may not have a clear idea of the program they would like to pursue, and community colleges offer them the chance to take different classes and explore their options. When these students decide on a specific major, they can choose courses that will count toward their four-year degree. According to the College Board, the first function of a community college is “to serve as a bridge from high school to college by providing courses for transfer toward a bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.). Four out of 10 college-bound high school graduates start their college education this way.” In contrast, students at four-year universities often decide on a specific major or program in advance; taking classes to explore one’s options may simply be too