Nebraska: The Return on Investment to Increasing Postsecondary Credential Attainment
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Nebraska Must Improve College Participation and Credential Attainment Rates to Remain Competitive |
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Meeting Credential Goal Produces Significant Personal Economic Return |
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Per capita income increases when the state meets 60% credential attainment goal
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Meeting Credential Goal Produces Significant Economic Returns to the State |
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Status quo produces small returns
Under current postsecondary investment patterns, Nebraska’s state revenues will increase by about $2.5 million in 2025.
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Meeting 60% credential goal pays off
By meeting the 60% credential goal, Nebraska will generate more annual revenue, topping approximately $420 million in 2025.
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State Revenues Exceed Costs When Credential Goal is Met |
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Status Quo: Costs exceed revenue Under current postsecondary investment patterns, Nebraska’s postsecondary costs exceed state revenues by about $13 |
Meet 2025 goal: Revenues exceed costs By meeting the 60% credential attainment goal, Nebraska’s revenues exceed postsecondary costs by about $270 million by 2025.
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This analysis was prepared using the CLASP-NCHEMS Return on Investment Dashboard tool. See clasp2022.tealmedia.dev/ROIdashboard |