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community college will accommodate only as many students as the populations of the community requires.
Cost — The yearly cost to a student living on the campus of other institutions ranges between $10,000 and $30,000 per year, while the average annual cost to a student at a community college is well under $2,000.
Career studies and continuing education — Other institutions do not offer courses in career advancement or courses directed toward the interests of local residents.
Lord Fairfax offers over 50 separate studies addressed to career advancement or continued education.
These courses range from livestock production to computer technology, and from banking to ceramics.
The career studies are often developed in community colleges in partnership with business and industry in order to meet the training needs of local businesses.
Associate’s degrees and transfers — Community colleges are somewhat similar to other two-year colleges, such as junior colleges, in that many students earn associate’s degrees (60 credit hours of course work).
Depending on the goals and interests of the student, the option of transferring to four-year institutions can
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