Infographics on Rural Dual Enrollment in Three Southern States


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Several infographics from the National Rural Higher Education Research Center, supported by the federal Institute of Education Sciences and led by MDRC, explore the role of dual enrollment in expanding college access in rural settings across three Southern states—Alabama, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

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Dual Enrollment at Rural-Serving Institutions in the South
This series of infographics from the Early College Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro summarizes key themes from a survey of rural postsecondary providers of dual enrollment across the three states. The findings focus on such topics as course offerings, modes of delivery, perceived goals for dual enrollment, and challenges faced in rural areas.

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Workforce-Focused Dual Enrollment Pathways in North Carolina: Participation and Outcomes for Rural Students
An infographic from RAND and the Early College Research Center summarizes participation and outcomes for the most commonly taken workforce-focused dual enrollment programs of study by rural students in North Carolina.

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Workforce-Focused Dual Enrollment Pathways in North Carolina: Labor Market Outlook for Rural Students
An infographic from RAND and the Early College Research Center provides a labor market outlook for the most commonly taken workforce-focused dual enrollment programs of study by rural students in North Carolina.

Document Details

Publication Type
Issue Focus
Date
December 2025
2025. “Infographics on Rural Dual Enrollment in Three Southern States.” New York: MDRC.