Data and analysis

EDsmart Data compares BLS projected job openings with IPEDS graduates for every field of study to show which degrees are best aligned with the job market. View data page

Education pays: Higher education levels correlate with lower unemployment rates and higher earnings. Doctoral degree holders have unemployment rates of 1.5%… View data page

EDsmart Data analysis of College Scorecard: practical nursing (LPN/LVN) certificate graduates earn $52,782 in year one and $60,975 by year five, with $18,016… View data page

EDsmart Data analysis of College Scorecard: HVAC technician certificate graduates earn $41,551 in year one and $49,962 by year five, with $9,500 median debt. View data page

EDsmart Data analysis of College Scorecard: electrician certificate graduates earn $44,727 in year one and $55,162 by year five, with $9,500 median debt. View data page

EDsmart Data analysis of College Scorecard: 93.9% of certificate graduates are working a year after completion. Employment rates by trade, program, and school. View data page

EDsmart Data analysis of College Scorecard: trade schools graduate 72.2% of full-time students within 150% of program length vs 37.7% at community colleges… View data page

EDsmart Data's top 25 trade schools by 10-year ROI from College Scorecard earnings and net price. Median trade school ROI: $165,796. View data page

EDsmart Data's top 25 colleges by 10-year return on investment, from College Scorecard earnings and net price. California Institute of Technology leads… View data page

EDsmart Data analysis of College Scorecard and Census data: a bachelor's degree pays back in 2.9 years at the typical college. Payback by college type… View data page

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The overall 3-year student loan default rate is 7.3% (2021 cohort). Default rates vary significantly by demographic factors: Black borrowers have the highest… View data page

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STEM majors show stronger outcomes across multiple measures: 68% completion rates vs 60% for non-STEM, median earnings of $78,000 vs $68,000 (5 years… View data page

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EDsmart Data analysis of College Scorecard, BLS, and O*NET: bachelor's earnings grow 27.2% in five years vs 27.6% for trade certificates, but trade jobs… View data page

We calculated return on investment (ROI) for 4,767 colleges and universities using data from the College Scorecard. ROI is calculated as cumulative earnings… View data page

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Full-time students have significantly higher completion rates than part-time students: 64% of full-time students complete bachelor’s degrees within 6 years… View data page

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EDsmart Data ranks the most resilient careers by BLS projected growth 2025–35, median pay, and AI exposure, with unemployment and job growth by education level. View data page

EDsmart Data analysis of College Scorecard: technology bachelor's programs pay $70,170 in year one and $99,111 by year five. Earnings by credential… View data page

EDsmart Data analysis of College Scorecard: healthcare bachelor's programs pay $86,206 in year one and $92,022 by year five. Earnings by credential… View data page

EDsmart Data analysis of College Scorecard: 5 years after completion, bachelor's programs pay $68,123, associate $50,170, certificates $37,661. Top… View data page

EDsmart Data ranks the 50 universities where graduate debt is smallest relative to earnings, from College Scorecard. Median university: 34.5%. View data page

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EDsmart Data ranks associate degrees by earnings and debt from College Scorecard. Physical Science Technologies/Technicians leads at $96,677 five years out. View data page

EDsmart Data analysis of IPEDS: required fees add $1,755 (17.8% of sticker price) at public universities. Fees, books, and other costs by college and state. View data page

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EDsmart Data analysis of College Scorecard: 34.5% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 26.8% borrow. Grant vs loan mix by public, private, and… View data page

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… View data page

54% of undergrads are first-generation. EDsmart Data analysis: first-gen students finish 4-year college at 56% vs 63%, withdraw more, and repay loans less… View data page

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