Full Title: Number of students earning a post-secondary degree.
Definition of Key Terms
Students: those reported in either Measure 2 or Measure 4A.
Degree: may include an associate degree from an accredited academic program or an occupational or vocational program; a bachelor’s degree (ex., BA, AB, BS); a master’s degree (ex.: MA, MS, MEng, MEd, MSW); a professional school degree (ex.: MD, DDS, DVM); or a doctorate degree (ex.: PhD, EdD).
How to Calculate Measure/Collect Data
Either Measure 2 or Measure 4A is the denominator.
Registration records that confirm degree was earned or self report on follow up surveys.
This performance indicator is best suited for AmeriCorps programs that focus on preparing high school students for college or programs that work with students in college to help them succeed.
• Can you develop a reasonable baseline or “comparison” group? For example, of the students you plan to serve, what proportion of those who graduate from high school typically complete a post-secondary degree? This would be your comparison group or the group who do not receive your service.
Will you be able to set a “reach” target, the minimum anticipated percent of students participating in your education or mentoring program who you hope will earn a post-secondary degree; will the percentage you set challenge your program to reach that target? Remember that the target you set would need to be higher than what occurs already in the comparison group so that you can show the difference that your program is making.