A report from the Center for Analysis of Postsecondary Education and Employment at the Community College Research Center, at Teachers College of Columbia University indicates that while some states and colleges are focused on boosting certificates as a way to increase work force development, associate degrees continue to increase graduates’ earnings more than shorter-term credentials.
The report can be obtained at http://capseecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/labor-market-returns-sub-baccalaureate-college-review.pdf.