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Highschool diplomas were the highest educational attainment for over 70M people in the US in 2022

Education attainment in the United States, 2022 (Millions of People)

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Unemployment rate for Bachelor’s degree holders in the US fell from 4% to 2% between 2009 and 2022

US unemployment rate by level of education, 1992-2022

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The share of US parents saving for their children's college grew by 20% between 2007 and 2020

Share of parents saving for their children's college in the United States, 2007-2020

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Nearly 80% of US students in private for-profit institutions chose distance learning in 2021

Distribution of students in the US enrolled in distance learning courses by type of institutions, 2021

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Average annual cost of attending a 4 year university in the US declined by over $1,000 between 2017 and 2021

Average annual cost of attending a four-year post secondary institution in the United States, 1990-2021 (Thousands USD)

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Business led as the most awarded bachelor's degree in the US, with nearly 400K degrees awarded

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded in the United States by gender and subject, 2020-2021 (Thousands of Bachelor's Degrees Awarded)

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Princeton University staff receive the highest average salary of $195K among Ivy League schools

Average salary for full-time instructional staff at Ivy League schools, 2021-2022 (Thousands USD)

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Wharton School graduates lead with $165.6K in annual earnings net of debt payment, according to a recent study

Best business schools in the United States by median annual earnings net of debt payments for MBA graduates, 2022 (Thousands USD)

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Average charges for higher education per student has increased by 6% annually between 1970 and 2022

Average annual charges for higher education per student in the US by type of institution, 1970-2022 (Thousands USD)

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The majority of surveyed US college students feel wellbeing is a priority at their college

Survey of US college students: How important do you feel wellbeing is at your college? (2022)

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Petroleum engineering graduates had the highest mid-career salary in the US in 2021/22

Highest paying bachelor's degrees in the United States by mid-career pay, 2021/22 (Thousands USD)

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Students prioritize affordability over other factors when choosing a college in the US

Survey of US Students: What are the most important factors when deciding on a specific college? (2023)

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The United States hosts nearly 950K international students

Global host destinations by number of international students, 2022 (Thousands of Students)

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10% drop in US college enrollments since 2010

Total college enrolment (undergraduate & graduate students) in the United States, 1950-2023 (Millions of Students)

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Marijuana use among US college students seeking mental healthcare up from 19% in 2012 to 25% by 2021

Marijuana use among US college students receiving mental healthcare, 2012-2021