NRS EVALUATION LEARNING COMMUNITY PROJECT IOWA ADULT LITERACY

NRS EVALUATION LEARNING COMMUNITY PROJECT: IOWA ADULT LITERACY POST SECONDARY TRANSITIONS Amy Vybiral, Consultant January 16, 2013

2 Purpose 1. Conduct Iowa’s first in-depth analysis of adult literacy student post secondary outcomes utilizing the NRS administrative data set. 2. Create a sustainable methodology by which outcomes are calculated annually for adult literacy students with: Award rates Award types Median wage outcomes by award type and career cluster The National Reporting System data set for federal reporting adult literacy outcomes was utilized for the study.

3 Research Questions 1. What percentage of adult literacy students graduate with a credit credential from an Iowa community college? 2. What are the demographic characteristics of adult literacy students who graduate with a credit credential? 3. What is the median wage outcome by award type? • • • Certificate Diploma Associates degree The cohort utilized data from the National Reporting System data base from 2002 through 2011.

4 Data File National Reporting System Adult Literacy: 2002 -2011 • Population - 125, 343 adult literacy students Data Matching Community College Management Information System • Fiscal Credit Award Files • Fall Credit Award Files • Sample Size – 428 credit awardees Workforce Development (awardees' outcomes) • Unemployment Insurance (UI) Records Data utilized was limited to students reporting a unique ID upon entry to the adult literacy program.

5 Student Awards 300 250 200 150 FY 2010 100 50 0 Associates Diploma Certificate Associate’s degrees comprised more than 50% of the total awards earned by adult literacy students.

6 Gender 33% Male Female 67% Females continue to comprise over half of community college enrollment. Since 1980, females have outnumbered males in almost every aspect of higher education.

7 Awards by Native Language 300 250 200 FY 2010 150 100 50 0 English Other The number of community college awards earned by non-native English speakers exceeded 14 percent of the total awards earned by adult literacy students.

8 Enrollment by Career Cluster Other 25% Human Services 7% Manufacturing 9% Health Science 34% Business Management Transportation and Administration and Logistics 9% 16% Enrollment in Health Science exceeded 34%, mirroring a 10 year trend in adult literacy student enrollment in health sciences, and traditional student enrollment in Health sciences.

9 Enrollment Comparisons by Career: 2002 and 2010 Health Science Business, Management and Administration Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Manufacturing Human Services Law, Public Safety and Security Information Technology Architecture and Construction Hospitality and Tourism Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Marketing, Sales and Service Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education and Training Finance Government 0 FY 2002 200 400 600 800 1 000 1 200 FY 2010 Adult literacy student enrollment has remained steady from 2002 through 2010, with the majority enrolling in Health science, business, transportation, and manufacturing. In 2010, 20 students enrolled in the STEM cluster for the first time.

10 Median Wage Earnings 700 $631$609 600 $518 $520 500 400 $366 $399 United States $311 300 Iowa 200 Iowa Adult Literacy Students 100 0 < High School Diploma/GED Some College or Associates Degree Source: U. S. Census Bureau, 2011 American Community Survey, ACS_11_3 YR_B 20004

11 Median Weekly Earnings by Award Type $ 450 $ 344 $ 350 $ 290 $ 300 $ 250 $ 387 $ 382 $ 400 $ 234 Year 1 $ 200 Year 2 $ 150 $ 100 $ 50 $Certificate Diploma Associate's Degree

12 Summary of Findings Adult Literacy Graduation Percentage What percentage of adult literacy students enroll in credit coursework? 5% What percentage of adult literacy students move into credit coursework and graduate with a certificate, diploma, or associate’s degree? 2. 4%

13 Summary of Findings Demographic Characteristics of Award Completers 67% Female 33% Male 85% Native English Speaking 15% Non-Native English Speaking Females are more likely to be awarded a credit credential, following state and national trends of higher education enrollment by gender.

14 1. Summary of Findings Economic Outcomes What is the median wage outcome by award-type? Award Type Median Weekly Wage (Two-Year Average) Certificate $232 Diploma $336 Degree $365 The average median weekly earnings of adult literacy students exceed the state and national average of employees with a post secondary credential.

15 Future Inquiry 1. Median wage earnings by career cluster 2. Median weekly wage – three year average 3. Economic Impact • Adult literacy student outcomes • Before/after credential attainment • Multiple awards (unrelated career clusters) • Median weekly wages of students with stackable credentials (career pathways).

16 Contact Information Amy Vybiral Monte Burroughs, Ph. D. Geoff Jones Federal Data Consultant Iowa Department of Education Grimes State Office Building 400 E. 14 th St. Des Moines, IA 50319 515 -339 -4520 515 -281 -5988 Amy. vybiral@iowa. gov Education Program Consultant Iowa Department of Education Grimes State Office Building 400 E. 14 th St. Des Moines, IA 50319 515 -281 -3753 515 -281 -5988 Monte. burroughs@iowa. gov Bureau of Information and Analysis Services Iowa Department of Education Grimes State Office Building 400 E. 14 th St. Des Moines, IA 50319 515 -281 -7967 515 -281 -5988 Geoffrey. jones@iowa. gov

Presenter Amy Vybiral Iowa Department of Education (515) 339 -4520 Amy. vybiral@iowa. gov C O M M U, N I T, &Y C O L L E G E S BUREAU OF ADULT CAREER COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION