Examining the Rural College Labor Market
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Description
Examines the rural college labor market, enrollment and degree completion, location decisions of students, and shifts in degree types to meet the needs of changing rural industries. Utilizes American Community Survey data to analyze the nonmetro workforce, college labor trends, demographic characteristics, and industry changes, including trends related to healthcare profession degree completion and subsequent employment.
Author(s)
Brandon Genetin, James C. Davis
Date
09/2026
Organization
USDA Economic Research Service
Tagged as
Economics and the economy
· Educational attainment
· Employment and unemployment
· Health workforce education and training
· Rural-urban differences
· Statistics and data