community college, a great investment. a study down saying for every year of community college, whether or not you graduate, earnings go up 8%. the cost is lower than four-year institutions, as you know. normally a quarter of the cost of a four-year institution. in many cases the state's university system is required to take community college graduates. that's why enrollment has skyrocketed for community colleges. one in two college students decide to go to two-year institution. >> when you look at the big bills that people have when they graduate from a four-year school, this is a way to reduce that. edwin koch director of strategic and foundation research at the national association of colleges and employers. thanks very much for being with us. good morning. >> good morning, chris. >> so, i was fascinated by this study because we're obviously in a very tough job environment. and we do know, we can look and track where the jobs are available. in this economy, do targeted degrees and associate's degrees