University Economic Impact Studies
How We Help
Higher education institutions create enormous economic value that extends far beyond tuition revenue. From direct employment and campus operations to student spending, alumni earnings, and workforce development, your institution drives jobs, income, and tax revenue across the region. An economic impact study gives you the data to demonstrate that value to legislators, donors, accreditors, and the surrounding community.
Whether you are a community college making the case for state funding, a university seeking donor engagement, or a system office reporting to your board, we deliver independent, methodologically rigorous analysis designed for the audiences that matter most to your institution.
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What We Measure
Jobs & Labor Income
Direct employment, faculty, staff, and contracted workers. Induced spending from employee households.
Student & Visitor Spending
Off-campus expenditures by students, families, and event attendees flowing into the local economy.
Fiscal Impact
Tax revenues generated at local, state, and federal levels, including property, sales, and income taxes.
Workforce Development
Alumni earnings premiums, credential attainment, and labor force participation effects.
Construction & Capital
Economic activity from campus construction, renovation, and capital investment programs.
Community Benefits
Healthcare services, cultural programming, volunteer hours, and other non-market contributions.
Crowder College
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Crowder College
Economic impact study for a Southwest Missouri community college, featured in Joplin Globe and KSNF.
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