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Iowa House bill would allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees

A bill moving through the Iowa House would allow some community colleges to offer four-year degrees.
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Four-year community college degrees can address unmet needs for students, employers

"There are students in our region who want a bachelor’s degree and do not currently have an option that works for them." ...

Iowa community colleges could offer bachelor's degrees one day

Iowa lawmakers are exploring a proposal to enable the state's community colleges to offer bachelor's degree programs, focusing on high-demand fields and areas with limited access to higher education.
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Iowa private colleges promise closures if community colleges start offering bachelor degrees

If Iowa's 15 community colleges are allowed to start offering four-year bachelor's degrees — as Republican lawmakers have ...
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Iowa lawmakers, community colleges cite benefits of offering bachelor’s degrees

Community College officials present to the Iowa House Higher Education Committee meeting on bachelor's degrees on Jan. 14, 2026. From left are Community Colleges for Iowa Executive Director Emily ...

Iowa community colleges could soon offer job-specific bachelor's degree programs

Iowa community colleges could soon offer job-specific bachelor's degree programs ...
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Iowa community college association report plots path to bachelor’s degrees

DES MOINES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Community Colleges for Iowa has released a report arguing that with certain changes and “careful” planning, bringing bachelor’s degree programs to community ...