Why do people constantly criticize community colleges? - Debate?

I don't understand why people are willing to pay a ****-load of money just to take classes at a four-year that they could get out of the way CHEAPER in a two-year. From what I've gathered, the quality of education at both the four-year and two-year are equal. And yes, I'm aware that it depends on the school you go to (there are bad four-year and two-year schools out there)- but in general. Why do you believe there is such stigma attached to community colleges? Does it revolve around 'higher cost=better education quality' or are there deeper roots than that? Why do some people feel the urgency to 'rain on other peoples' parades,' who are attending or plan to attend a community college? Is it a conformity matter or does it stem from four-year goers' own insecurities? Any other questions that come to mind regarding this subject? Opinions about society? Anything? Maybe you see that it's the four-year colleges who suffer? Whatever thoughts are welcome.

Now... DEBATE!

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It's just like buying a brand name product!

Some people are under the false impression that a CC degree is inferior, I beg to differ! It makes sense to go to a

2 yr College, get the core, requirement courses out of the way then transfer to a University or a 4 yr College for your Bachelors Degree.

Its also makes sense economically and financially.

Besides, If you do well at the CC level, YOU will do well at any University or College level.

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well, i go to a community college and i hate it when people look down on me for it. I take classes that are just as difficult as a "University" or "a real college." And you did make a good point, if anything, the community college is better for the pocket. Spend less and get the same credits, sounds like a deal to me. I think the people that look down on community colleges are snobbish and are full of themselves.
People criticize community colleges who do not know any better. I attended University first, then took some community college classes later for licensing purposes. I thought the classes at the community college were better!

They can't coast on some ivy league reputation. Their graduates actually have to know something, and won't be slid through because of the sports program or who their Daddy is, and graduates of CC's go straight to the finest schools in the nation and world every semester, including straight into jr. year of pre-med at many colleges.

So, get off of it, snobs!

PS: Which MORON!!! is voting negative on all these answers?
I don't have a problem with a community college. I have taken several courses at a community college before transferring to a university. Probably saved a ton of money going that route. I also intend on encouraging my kids to go to community college first to get into the swing of things. I know people who took out student loans to attend a big university but never finished school, now they owe all this money for nothing.
I myself have attended a community and university and community college was just as challenging if not more than the university i attended it all depends on the teacher you have not the school
I agree. My city has an excellent community college.

Be proud of your accomplishments so you can continue on.

But, why do you care so much? You answered your own question sufficiently. You know the reasons. Some people would rather not shop at Walmart, as well. It's just elitist BS. Just be proud of what YOU do. Others would love the opportunity to go to any college. Maybe you should go to high schools and recruit for your college. Bring somebody else up. Tell this story to young people that don't realize they can be successful with a 2 year degree.
Community colleges are wonderful for their purpose. Their purpose is NOT to get advanced degrees or to go to professional school, but rather to get needed training to make a difference in practical careers. There is nothing wrong with that. It is also a good, inexpensive way to make a life change later on when you want to get a better job.

Community colleges are not a substitute for the rigorous type of education you will get from a four year college (speaking generally, of course, there ARE very bad 4 year colleges). The classes are more rigorous and more difficult at the four year colleges and universities, and they are designed to prepare you for further academic work or professional school.

So basically, for many careers, a community college can be an inexpensive and practical alternative to a pricey four year. However, it is not a good way to prepare for an advanced degree. So, it depends on your goals. People who criticize may just be...snobs? I don't know.
I know that my 2 year college has a very high success rate in my specific program more so than the local four years... employers who see graduates of my college are more apt to hire them over the four year as the state has given us very high marks... I agree it has to do with the college but I think a community college is just as good.
Because some people are elitists. In my view, it is better to go to some kind of school and get some kind of training/skill so you can go out into the world and make some money. Take, for example, an LPN or an HVAC specialist or a mortician. We all cannot be doctors and lawyers, but we should all strive to be the best we can be. Why throw away 4 years when you can get what you need in 2 and still make a decent living.
In many cases, students in the community colleges use the same textbooks they use in the prestigious schools, and their teachers might have as much if not more experience or ability to teach.

I guess it comes down to finding a job. Hiring managers don't know how to ask the right questions, so they rely on things like school name, gpa, etc.
Community college instructors are not as educated in the fields/subjects that they teach and they do not provide the quality of education that can be provided by a good four/five year college or university.

If you want to excel in a field, you must attend a university where that department or college has earned national recognition. When applying for a job, your resume looks much better with an excellent university listed under education. This also tells the interviewer that you are truly educated in that field and you will earn more money.
It's a status issue. I personal think going to a community college is a good idea. When I was in High school I was talking to this girl and told here I was looking into going to the community college. She was like "Oh No! Don't do that!" But she was a snob. The only people that think that there is something wrong with community college are snobs.
I'm sure that the main reason people look down on community colleges, is that AnYbOdY can attend one. You have to have good SAT scores to get into a 4 year, but you don't need that for a comm. college. You don't even need to take the SAT to go to one. However, community colleges are still a great option...especially for those fresh out of HS who need a year or two to truly figure out what they want to gear their studies towards. I did that and got the immature first year or two out of my system, then did MUCH better than I would have once I got to the 4 year university.
It is always wrong to look down on someone just because he or she went to a certain type of college. There are plenty of really intelligent people that go to community college, and they contribute well to society. Now, with that having been said, community colleges may not be practical for everyone, just as four year colleges may not be practical for everyone. For the most part, community colleges only offer two-year degrees (Associate's Degrees). Some people may need a more advanced degree than that to do what they want to do with their careers.

Some people choose to start with a community college, and then transfer to a four-year college after they finish with the community college. This can be a good way to get started, but if a person is going to do that, he or she needs to make sure that the four-year college of his or her choice is going to accept the credits earned at the community college. Often, when a person transfers colleges, he or she ends up "losing credits." This means that courses taken at the first college aren't accepted by the second one, which means they are essentially lost in that they will not apply to the degree being sought. If you're going to start at a community college, you need to check and make sure that this will happen minimally if at all when you transfer to a four-year college from the community college.

In all, people who look down on someone just for going to a certain type of college are snobs. We all have different goals in life, and as long as we are pursuing our own happiness and doing something good for the world, all of our goals are important in our own ways. We need LPNs and EMC technicians just as badly as we need good lawyers, doctors, and dentists.

Well, that's all I have to say on the topic. I hope it's helpful to all those interested.