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Net Price Vs Sticker Price Public Universities (2026 stats)
Snapshot of 6 labeled rows from our College Scorecard–based extract for this topic. Values run from about 8,500 (Net Price (Income <$30k)) to about 28,000 (Sticker Price). See the table for every row and the downloads for the full machine-readable file. View data page
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Most Resilient Careers Education Data (2026 stats)
Snapshot of 5 labeled rows from our College Scorecard–based extract for this topic. Values run from about 8 (Healthcare) to about 22 (Legal). See the table for every row and the downloads for the full machine-readable file. View data page
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Median Earnings Technology Degrees (2026 stats)
Snapshot of 6 labeled rows from our College Scorecard–based extract for this topic. Values run from about 72,000 (Web Development) to about 105,000 (Software Engineering). See the table for every row and the downloads for the full machine-readable file. View data page
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Median Earnings Healthcare Degrees (2026 stats)
Snapshot of 6 labeled rows from our College Scorecard–based extract for this topic. Values run from about 36,000 (Medical Assistant) to about 92,000 (Physical Therapy). See the table for every row and the downloads for the full machine-readable file. View data page
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Median Earnings 5 Years By Degree Type (2026 stats)
Snapshot of 4 labeled rows from our College Scorecard–based extract for this topic. Values run from about 29,735 (Certificate) to about 57,018 (Master's). See the table for every row and the downloads for the full machine-readable file. View data page
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Lowest Debt To Earnings Universities (2026 stats)
Snapshot of 25 labeled rows from our College Scorecard–based extract for this topic. Values run from about 450 (College 1) to about 570 (College 25). See the table for every row and the downloads for the full machine-readable file. View data page
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How Many People Have Student Loans (2026 stats)
Data analysis based on College Scorecard 2024 data. Statistics on the total number of student loan borrowers and outstanding loan View data page
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How Do People Pay for College (2026 stats)
Data analysis based on College Scorecard 2024 data. Analysis of payment methods used by students including loans, grants, family contributions, and View data page
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Highest Roi Associate Degree Programs (2026 stats)
Snapshot of 25 labeled rows from our College Scorecard–based extract for this topic. Values run from about 450 (College 1) to about 570 (College 25). See the table for every row and the downloads for the full machine-readable file. View data page
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Hidden Fees In Higher Education (2026 stats)
Snapshot of 7 labeled rows from our College Scorecard–based extract for this topic. Values run from about 150 (Other) to about 450 (Technology). See the table for every row and the downloads for the full machine-readable file. View data page
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Healthcare Careers Career Trends (2009-2025) (2026 stats)
Headline takeaways: Careers Analyzed: 77 Healthcare Careers careers; Data Period: 2024-2025; Average Employment: 25,820 (2025). View data page
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Grant Vs Loan Mix By Institution Type (2026 stats)
Snapshot of 3 labeled rows from our College Scorecard–based extract for this topic. Values run from about 35 (Public) to about 75 (Private For-profit). See the table for every row and the downloads for the full machine-readable file. View data page
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Gender Pay Gap by Education Level (2026 stats)
The gender pay gap persists across all education levels, with women earning less than men at every degree level. Women with bachelor’s degrees earn $65,000 compared to $80,000 for men—a gap of $15,000 (19% lower). The gap is largest at the doctoral/professional degree level, whe… View data page
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First-Generation College Student Statistics (2026 stats)
Approximately 33% of undergraduate students are first-generation college students (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree). First-generation students face significant challenges: they have a 6-year completion rate of 50% compared to 66% for continuing-generation students. Despit… View data page
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Financial Aid Trends Over Time (2026 stats)
Data analysis based on College Scorecard 2024 data. Historical analysis of financial aid including Pell grants and federal loans from 2015 to View data page
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Financial Aid Statistics (2026 stats)
Data analysis based on College Scorecard 2024 data. Comprehensive data on financial aid including federal loan rates, Pell grant rates, and aid by institution View data page
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Educational Attainment Trends Over Time (2026 stats)
Educational attainment in the United States has increased dramatically over the past 80 years. In 1940, only 4.6% of adults had a bachelor’s degree; by 2024, that figure reached 38.3% —an 8-fold increase. High school completion increased from 24.5% in 1940 to 91.4% in 2024. The… View data page
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Educational Attainment Statistics (2026 stats)
Data analysis based on College Scorecard 2024 data. Statistics on educational attainment levels in the United States, broken down by View data page
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Educational Attainment by State: College Degree Rates (2026 stats)
Educational attainment varies significantly by state, ranging from 52.8% of adults with bachelor’s degrees or higher in Massachusetts to 24.2% in West Virginia. States with the highest college graduation rates are concentrated in the Northeast and West Coast, while states with l… View data page
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Education Careers Career Trends (2009-2025) (2026 stats)
Headline takeaways: Careers Analyzed: 59 Education Careers careers; Data Period: 2024-2025; Average Employment: 14,007 (2025). View data page
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Education and Income Mobility (2026 stats)
Parent education significantly influences children’s educational and economic outcomes. Children of parents with bachelor’s degrees are 3.5 times more likely to earn a bachelor’s degree themselves compared to children of parents without a high school diploma. Median earnings for… View data page
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Debt To Earnings Ratio By Major (2026 stats)
Snapshot of 7 labeled rows from our College Scorecard–based extract for this topic. Values run from about 0.28 (Engineering) to about 0.72 (Fine Arts). See the table for every row and the downloads for the full machine-readable file. View data page
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Cost Of Trade School Programs By State (2026 stats)
Snapshot of 10 labeled rows from our College Scorecard–based extract for this topic. Values run from about 9,800 (GA) to about 18,200 (CA). See the table for every row and the downloads for the full machine-readable file. View data page
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Cost of Law & Medical School (2026 stats)
Data analysis based on College Scorecard 2024 data. Detailed cost analysis for law school and medical school programs, including annual and total View data page
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Completion Rates 4 Year Vs 2 Year (2026 stats)
Snapshot of 2 labeled rows from our College Scorecard–based extract for this topic. Values run from about 52.24 (4-Year Programs) to about 56.15 (2-Year Programs). See the table for every row and the downloads for the full machine-readable file. View data page
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College Tuition Inflation Rate (2026 stats)
Data analysis based on College Scorecard 2024 data. Analysis of annual tuition inflation rates and cumulative cost increases in higher View data page
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College Transfer Rates and Outcomes (2026 stats)
Approximately 38% of community college students transfer to a 4-year institution, but only 42% of transfer students complete a bachelor’s degree within 6 years of transfer. Transfer students face unique challenges, including credit loss and adjustment difficulties, leading to lo… View data page
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College Enrollment Statistics (2026 stats)
Here are the headline numbers: National median: $543.50; National average: $2,600.43; Total: 14,484,370. Comprehensive enrollment data including total enrollment, demographics, and breakdowns by institution type and View data page
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College Dropout Rates (2026 stats)
Data analysis based on College Scorecard 2024 data. Analysis of college dropout and completion rates by institution type and program View data page
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College Completion Rates by Race/Ethnicity (2026 stats)
Significant racial disparities exist in college completion rates. Asian students have the highest 6-year graduation rate at 74% , followed by White students at 64% , Hispanic students at 54% , and Black students at 42% . The 32-percentage-point gap between Asian and Black studen… View data page
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Business Careers Career Trends (2009-2025) (2026 stats)
Headline takeaways: Careers Analyzed: 46 Business Careers careers; Data Period: 2024-2025; Average Employment: 51,691 (2025). View data page
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Best Value Trade Schools Welding (2026 stats)
Snapshot of 5 labeled rows from our College Scorecard–based extract for this topic. Values run from about 260 (Carpentry) to about 350 (HVAC). See the table for every row and the downloads for the full machine-readable file. View data page
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Best Value Trade Schools Hvac Technicians (2026 stats)
Snapshot of 5 labeled rows from our College Scorecard–based extract for this topic. Values run from about 260 (Carpentry) to about 350 (HVAC). See the table for every row and the downloads for the full machine-readable file. View data page
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Best Value Healthcare Programs (2026 stats)
Snapshot of 5 labeled rows from our College Scorecard–based extract for this topic. Values run from about 260 (Carpentry) to about 350 (HVAC). See the table for every row and the downloads for the full machine-readable file. View data page
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Average Time to Repay Student Loans (2026 stats)
Data analysis based on College Scorecard 2024 data. Analysis of how long it takes students to repay their loans based on debt levels and View data page
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Average Student Loan Payment (2026 stats)
Data analysis based on College Scorecard 2024 data. Analysis of average monthly student loan payments based on debt levels and repayment View data page