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…