Admission to Post-Secondary Education
Why we track this indicator
The admission process into post-secondary education, such as colleges, universities, and vocational programs, is one of the final steps that youth experience, and is the culmination of a myriad of factors throughout their lifespan. Post-secondary education is well documented to show effects on socio-economic factors for individuals. Additional research has shown a link between educational attainment and health outcomes.
Admission to Post-Secondary Education Data Breakdown
Status: Red
Definition: This indicator tracks the total percentage of students enrolling in post-secondary institutions from all seven school districts in Elkhart County. The post-secondary enrollment data is tracked through Indiana Department of Education's yearly report on student admissions to higher education. This information is obtained through publicly available data.
Source: Indiana Commission on Higher Education (College Readiness Report)
Last Updated: January 2024
Mitigating Factors: Data source is updated through the 2022 cohort.
Methodology
Methodology: The post-secondary admissions rate is calculated using the total number of graduates and the number of students planning or admitted into post-secondary coursework. The local rate for Elkhart County is compared to the state graduation rate. The resulting difference between the local and state rate determines the trend.
Goal: To observe a higher post-secondary admissions rate than the state of Indiana.
Traffic Light:
Green: at least 1% higher rate than Indiana
Gray: within +/- 1% of Indiana
Red: at least 1% lower rate than Indiana
Supporting Research
High School Graduation
A high school diploma is a standard requirement for most jobs—and for higher education opportunities.
The relationship between education and health: reducing disparities through a contextual approach
Adults with higher educational attainment live healthier and longer lives compared to their less educated peers. The disparities are large and widening.
Beyond credential : postsecondary education and health in early adulthood
The positive association between education and health is well documented across time, place and population.
Is It Worth It? Postsecondary Education and Labor Market Outcomes for the Disadvantaged
In this paper we examine a range of postsecondary education and labor market outcomes, with a particular focus on minorities and/or disadvantaged workers.
Educational Attainment and Mortality in the United States: Effects of Degrees, Years of Schooling, and Certification
Researchers have extensively documented a strong and consistent education gradient for mortality, with more highly educated individuals living longer than those with less education.
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