From The Texas Tribune: These rural Texans opted out of a degree. The community college down the street wants them back.

You might find this interesting, and possibly relate to it.

College education - including community college - isn't for everyone. Sometimes however a local economy doesn't provide reasonable opportunities without a degree of some sort. This includes stories to that effect. 

It also points out how community colleges themselves are key parts in a local economy. ACC, along with Walmart, are the major employers in Alvin. Lots of state and federal funds are brought into the local economy through this institution. 

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