The Relationship Between Economic Indicators and Texas Public Two-year College Enrollment
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (Ed.D)
Department
Higher Education Leadership
Date of Award
Fall 2016
Abstract
The researcher examined the relationship between economic variables and enrollment in Texas public 2-year colleges to determine the relationship between the Texas Leading Index, Texas Coincident Index, Texas unemployment rate, and enrollment in Texas public 2-year colleges for the years 1993–2014. All three variables were statistically significant in determining enrollment in Texas public 2-year colleges. The Texas Leading Index provides Texas public 2-year college administrators with data on potential changes in enrollment up to 7 months in advance. A 1-point increase in the Texas Leading Index was estimated to reduce enrollment in Texas public 2-year colleges by 1,853 students in 7 months. A 1-point increase in the Texas Coincident Index was estimated to reduce Texas public 2-year college enrollment by 4,410 students. A 1 percentage point increase in the rate of unemployment in Texas was estimated to increase enrollment in Texas public 2-year colleges by 19,360 students.
Advisor
JoHyun Kim
Subject Categories
Education | Educational Leadership | Higher Education
Recommended Citation
Sawyer, Anthony Barrett, "The Relationship Between Economic Indicators and Texas Public Two-year College Enrollment" (2016). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 829.
https://digitalcommons.tamuc.edu/etd/829
