* Four-year bachelor's degrees: Their primary focus is associate degrees (two-year) and certificates. While some articulation agreements allow students to seamlessly transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's, the bachelor's degree itself isn't awarded by the community college.
* Graduate degrees (Master's, Doctorate, etc.): These advanced degrees require significantly more specialized faculty and resources than community colleges typically possess.
* Highly specialized professional degrees: This includes programs like medical school (MD), law school (JD), dentistry (DDS), and others requiring extensive clinical experience and specialized equipment, all beyond the typical scope of a community college.
* Extensive research opportunities: While community colleges may have some research components within their programs, they are not typically research-intensive institutions like universities. The focus is more on teaching and applied skills.
It's important to note that there can be some exceptions. Some community colleges might offer a limited number of specialized certificates in high-demand fields, but these would be exceptions rather than the norm. The core mission of a community college centers around providing accessible and affordable education leading to associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year institutions.