OMD IS ROOTED
IN RESEARCH
We’ve pursued rigorous external research and evaluation of our program. To evaluate our impact, we embarked on a randomized control trial (RCT) study with the University of Chicago’s Inclusive Economy Lab in 2017, finding that OMD scholars are:
73%
More likely to
earn a degree
70%
More likely to enroll
in community college
94%
More likely to persist from
the fall to spring semesters
RESEARCH
JUN 2022
Supporting Community College Student Success: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial
One Million Degrees is in the third year of a randomized controlled trial led by the University of Chicago Urban Labs. The study is evaluating whether OMD’s holistic support system…
FEB 2021
Beyond a Degree: Identity Development and Community College Student Success
One Million Degrees is in the third year of a randomized controlled trial led by the University of Chicago Urban Labs. The study is evaluating whether OMD’s holistic support system…
FEB 2021
“Different Stories, Same Path”: Alumni Reflections on the One Million Degrees Experience
One Million Degrees is in the third year of a randomized controlled trial led by the University of Chicago Urban Labs. The study is evaluating whether OMD’s holistic support system…
SEP 2020
One Million Degrees Focus Group Findings Study
One Million Degrees is in the third year of a randomized controlled trial led by the University of Chicago Urban Labs. The study is evaluating whether OMD’s holistic support system…
MAY 2019
Increasing Academic Progress among Low-Income Community College Students: Early Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial
One Million Degrees is in the third year of a randomized controlled trial led by the University of Chicago Urban Labs. The study is evaluating whether OMD’s holistic support system…
