Data and analysis

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

Analysis of student loan debt broken down by field of study and major category. View data page

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

Executive Summary (TL;DR) View data page

Data and analysis for skill durability trade vs 4 year degrees 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

Comprehensive comparison of tuition costs between private and public colleges and universities. View data page

Comprehensive statistics on Pell Grant awards, recipients, and distribution by institution type. View data page

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

Statistics on the annual number of college graduates by degree level and demographics. View data page

EDsmart Data analysis of published tuition vs average net price across 3,000+ U.S. campuses—national, regional, and state medians, income-band net prices… View data page

Data and analysis for most resilient careers education data View data page

Data and analysis for median earnings technology degrees View data page

Data and analysis for median earnings healthcare degrees View data page

Data and analysis for median earnings 5 years by degree type View data page

Data and analysis for lowest debt to earnings universities View data page

Statistics on the total number of student loan borrowers and outstanding loan balances. View data page

Analysis of payment methods used by students including loans, grants, family contributions, and savings. View data page

Data and analysis for highest roi associate degree programs View data page

Data and analysis for hidden fees in higher education View data page

Executive Summary (TL;DR) View data page

Data and analysis for grant vs loan mix by institution type 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

Approximately 33% of undergraduate students are first-generation college students (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree). First-generation students face… View data page

Historical analysis of financial aid including Pell grants and federal loans from 2015 to 2023. View data page

EDsmart Data analysis: median campus Pell rate 40%, federal loan rate 43%. Aid rates by public, nonprofit, and for-profit colleges—with downloads. View data page

Executive Summary (TL;DR) View data page

Statistics on educational attainment levels in the United States, broken down by demographics. View data page

Educational attainment varies significantly by state, ranging from 48.3% of adults with bachelor’s degrees or higher in Massachusetts to 24.4% in West… View data page

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Parent education significantly influences children’s educational and economic outcomes. Children of parents with bachelor’s degrees are 3.5 times more likely… View data page

Data and analysis for debt to earnings ratio by major View data page

Data and analysis for cost of trade school programs by state View data page

Detailed cost analysis for law school and medical school programs, including annual and total costs. View data page

Data and analysis for completion rates 4 year vs 2 year View data page

Analysis of annual tuition inflation rates and cumulative cost increases in higher education. View data page