Blinn provides $370.1 million annual benefit for local economies
The Blinn College District makes a $370.1 million economic impact on its local business community each year, according to a study released in Fall 2020.
“As an economic driver for the communities we serve, it is gratifying to see these figures and recognize their importance,” said Charles Moser, Chair of the Blinn College District Board of Trustees. “Blinn strives to be both an excellent institution of higher education and a supportive neighbor to local businesses throughout our service area.”
The study, conducted by Emsi, a leading provider of economic impact studies to educational institutions, shows that Blinn’s annual economic impact supports the equivalent of 6,010 jobs each year. The $370.1 million total includes $242.1 million in added income for Blinn students who enter the workforce with newly acquired knowledge and skills.
“While Blinn provides students the education and skills they need to compete in tomorrow’s economy, it also provides a real benefit to today’s business economy,” said Dr. Mary Hensley, Chancellor of the Blinn College District. “From operational spending and construction to the benefits of an affordable education, Blinn is proud of its positive economic benefits to Central Texas.”
Blinn College District Executive Summary and Fact Sheet
The results of this study demonstrate that Blinn College creates value from multiple perspectives. The College benefits regional businesses by increasing consumer spending in the region and supplying a steady flow of qualified, trained workers to the workforce.
Blinn College enriches the lives of students by raising their lifetime earnings and helping them achieve their individual potential. The College benefits state and local taxpayers through increased tax receipts and a reduced demand for government-supported social services.
Finally, Blinn College benefits society as a whole in Texas by creating a more prosperous economy and generating a variety of savings through the improved lifestyles of students.
Brenham Campus Executive Summary and Fact Sheet
The results of this study demonstrate that Blinn-Brenham creates value from multiple perspectives.
The campus benefits county businesses by increasing consumer spending in the county and supplying a steady flow of qualified, trained workers to the workforce. Blinn-Brenham enriches the lives of students by raising their lifetime earnings and helping them achieve their individual potential. The campus benefits state and local taxpayers through increased tax receipts and a reduced demand for government-supported social services.
Finally, Blinn-Brenham benefits society as a whole in Texas by creating a more prosperous economy and generating a variety of savings through the improved lifestyles of students.
Bryan Campus Executive Summary and Fact Sheet
The results of this study demonstrate that Blinn-Bryan creates value from multiple perspectives.
The campus benefits county businesses by increasing consumer spending in the county and supplying a steady flow of qualified, trained workers to the workforce. Blinn-Bryan enriches the lives of students by raising their lifetime earnings and helping them achieve their individual potential. The campus benefits state taxpayers through increased tax receipts and a reduced demand for government-supported social services.
Finally, Blinn-Bryan benefits society as a whole in Texas by creating a more prosperous economy and generating a variety of savings through the improved lifestyles of students.
Blinn at RELLIS Executive Summary and Fact Sheet
The results of this study demonstrate that Blinn at RELLIS creates value from multiple perspectives.
The campus benefits county businesses by increasing consumer spending in the county and supplying a steady flow of qualified, trained workers to the workforce. Blinn at RELLIS enriches the lives of students by raising their lifetime earnings and helping them achieve their individual potential. The campus benefits state taxpayers through increased tax receipts and a reduced demand for government-supported social services.
Finally, Blinn at RELLIS benefits society as a whole in Texas by creating a more prosperous economy and generating a variety of savings through the improved lifestyles of students.
Schulenburg Campus Executive Summary and Fact Sheet
The results of this study demonstrate that Blinn-Schulenburg creates value from multiple perspectives.
The campus benefits county businesses by increasing consumer spending in the county and supplying a steady flow of qualified, trained workers to the workforce. Blinn-Schulenburg enriches the lives of students by raising their lifetime earnings and helping them achieve their individual potential. The campus benefits state taxpayers through increased tax receipts and a reduced demand for government-supported social services.
Finally, Blinn-Schulenburg benefits society as a whole in Texas by creating a more prosperous economy and generating a variety of savings through the improved lifestyles of students.
Sealy Campus Executive Summary and Fact Sheet
The results of this study demonstrate that Blinn-Sealy creates value from multiple perspectives.
The campus benefits county businesses by increasing consumer spending in the county and supplying a steady flow of qualified, trained workers to the workforce. Blinn-Sealy enriches the lives of students by raising their lifetime earnings and helping them achieve their individual potential. The campus benefits state taxpayers through increased tax receipts and a reduced demand for government-supported social services.
Finally, Blinn-Sealy benefits society as a whole in Texas by creating a more prosperous economy and generating a variety of savings through the improved lifestyles of students.