The Council on Postsecondary Education reported Thursday that a record 63,000 degrees and credentials were awarded in Kentucky for the 2011-2012 academic year.
The preliminary report shows the number of associate degrees from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System leaped 20 percent to about 9,500.
In addition, master's and specialist degrees increased 12 percent to more than 8,800. Doctoral research degrees rose more than 7 percent.
Bachelor's degrees increased 4 percent over last year to more than 21,500.
The final report will be available in the fall.
