Economic Study 2020
Economic Contribution of Southwestern Oregon Community College - Analysis of Investment Effectiveness and Economic Growth
The Economic Impact Study by Economic Modeling Specialist Intl. (EMSI) estimates the impact that Southwestern Oregon Community College has on the economy both within the district and statewide. EMSI uses labor market data to provide useful information that helps SWOCC understand the connection between our economy, people and work.
In the Winter 2020, SWOCC worked with EMSI to compile this information from the 2018-19 academic year. The study documents how Southwestern Oregon Community College plays a significant role in the local economy and is a sound investment from multiple perspectives.
Students benefit from improved lifestyles and increased earnings. Taxpayers benefit from a larger economy and lower social costs. Finally, the community as a whole benefits from increased job and investment opportunities, higher business revenues, greater availability of public funds, and an eased tax burden.
* SWOCC Executive Summary * Statewide Executive Summary * SWOCC Fact Sheet * Statewide Fact Sheet * Presentation Slides * SWOCC Main Report * Statewide Main Report * Southwestern Infographic Economic Impact * Statewide Infographic Economic Impact
EMSI applies a comprehensive model designed to quantify the economic benefits of community and technical colleges. See www.economicmodeling.com
Fall Study 2017
SWOCC Fact Sheet * SWOCC Executive Summary * Statewide Executive Summary * EMSI Fact Sheet * Board Presentation * Presentation Slides * SWOCC Main Report * Statewide Main Report
Fall 2012 Study
Study conducted in Fall 2012 from the 2010-11 academic year data.
Executive Summary * Fact Sheet * Main Report * Presentation Slides * A Social and Taxpayer Perspective * A Taxpayer Perspective * A Student Perspective * A Business Perspective * A Social Perspective
2006 Study
In 2006, Southwestern and the 16 other Oregon community colleges participated in a state funded economic impact study conducted by CCbenefits, Inc. In this study, CCbenefits applied a comprehensive economic model – subjected to peer review and field-tested on over 500 different community and technical colleges - to capture and quantify the economic benefits SWOCC brings to Coos and Curry counties and the State of Oregon.
CCbenefits is now EMSI (www.economicmodeling.com)
Executive Summary * Fact Sheet * Main Report * Presentation Slides * Presentation Notes * A Taxpayer Perspective