Report Highlights. College graduation statistics indicate that bachelor’s degrees are the most sought-after with 2.168 million degrees conferred in Spring 2025.
- 50.8% of all Spring 2025 college graduates earned bachelor’s degrees.
- 24.1% of the Class of 2025 earned associate degrees.
- 21.5% of bachelor’s degree-earners take more than four (4) years to complete their program.
- The number of graduates increased at an annual rate of 1.04% from academic year (AY) 2014-15 to AY24-25.
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Number of U.S. College Graduates
Bachelor’s degree seekers are statistically more likely to graduate than associate degree seekers.
- 1,029,185 college graduates earned associate degrees in Spring 2025.
- Bachelor’s degree-earners totaled 2,167,569 in Spring 2025.
- 864,457 2025 college graduates earned master’s degrees.
- 203,053 2025 graduates earned doctorates or professional degrees.
College Graduation Rates
Bachelor’s degree seekers are statistically more likely to graduate than associate degree seekers.
- Among students at 4-year institutions, the graduation rate is 53.5%.
- College graduation rates at 4-year institutions increased 1.89% between 2019 and 2022.
- 2-year institutions average a 30.8% graduation rate.
Historical College Graduation Statistics
College graduation statistics suggest today’s national population is the most educated in United States history. The rate of college graduates among citizenry is on the rise. The college graduation rate among students is also trending upward.
- In 1900, 27,410 college graduates nationwide earned bachelor’s degrees.
- In 1910, 2.7% of adults over 25 years of age had a postsecondary degree.
- In the subsequent 30 years, the share of U.S. adults who were also college graduates increased by an estimated 70%.
- By 1940, 3.4 million or 4.6% of U.S. adults over 25 years of age were 4-year college graduates.
- The number of 4-year college graduates from 2000 to 2022 over the age of 25 in the U.S. increased by 40 million or 90%.
College Graduates by Degree Level
Most postsecondary graduates earn undergraduate degrees.
- A majority of postsecondary students (50.8%) graduate with bachelor’s degrees.
- Doctorates and professional degrees are the least common, representing 4.76% of 2025 graduates.
- From 2000 to 2023, the rate of college graduates with associate degrees or higher in the U.S. increased by 31.8%.
| Graduation Year | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,167,569 |
| 2020 | 2,038,682 |
| 2015 | 1,894,969 |
| 2010 | 1,649,919 |
| 2005 | 1,439,848 |
| 2000 | 1,237,875 |
| 1995 | 1,160,134 |
| 1990 | 1,051,344 |
| 1985 | 979,477 |
| 1980 | 929,417 |
| 1970 | 792,316 |
| 1960 | 392,440 |
| 1950 | 432,058 |
| 1940 | 186,500 |
| 1930 | 122,484 |
| 1920 | 48,622 |
| 1910 | 37,199 |
| 1900 | 27,410 |
| 1890 | 15,539 |
| 1880 | 12,896 |
| 1870 | 9,371 |
Bachelor’s Program Graduates
In a typical year, hundreds of thousands of college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- The rate of bachelor’s degree graduates among the adult population increased 715.2% between 1940 and 2020 (a factor of 8.9% per year).
- 13.1% of college graduates earning bachelor’s degrees major in healthcare and related programs.
- 7.5% of college graduates earning bachelor’s degrees major in social sciences and history.
- In 1971, 176,310 or 21.0% of bachelor’s program graduates majored in education; 115,400 or 13.7% graduated with degrees in business.
- In 2022, 375,400 or 18.6% of bachelor’s program graduates earned degrees in business; 89,410 or 4.4% graduated with degrees in education.
| Graduation Year | Number of Graduates | Share of All Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,029,185 | 24.1% |
| 2020 | 1,019,038 | 24.9% |
| 2015 | 1,014,341 | 26.4% |
| 2010 | 848,856 | 25.3% |
| 2005 | 697,086 | 24.4% |
| 2000 | 564,933 | 23.7% |
| 1995 | 539,691 | 24.3% |
| 1990 | 455,102 | 23.5% |
| 1985 | 454,712 | 24.9% |
| 1980 | 400,910 | 23.2% |
| 1970 | 206,023 | 16.2% |
Associate Program Graduates
The second-most common credential among postsecondary graduates is an associate degree.
- 11.2% of graduates earning associate degrees major in business.
- 17.6% of graduates earning associate degrees major in health professions and related programs
- 38.0% of graduates earning associate degrees major in liberal arts and sciences, general studies, and humanities
| Graduation Year | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 864,457 |
| 2020 | 843,531 |
| 2015 | 758,804 |
| 2010 | 693,313 |
| 2005 | 580,562 |
| 2000 | 463,185 |
| 1995 | 403,609 |
| 1990 | 330,152 |
| 1985 | 293,472 |
| 1980 | 305,196 |
| 1970 | 213,589 |
| 1960 | 74,435 |
| 1950 | 58,183 |
| 1940 | 26,731 |
| 1930 | 14,969 |
| 1920 | 4,279 |
| 1910 | 2,113 |
| 1900 | 1,583 |
| 1890 | 1,015 |
| 1880 | 879 |
Master’s Program Graduates
One-in-five college graduates earned a master’s degrees in 2025.
- 20.3% of new college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 16.7% of graduates earning master’s degrees major in healthcare.
- 17.2% of graduates earning master’s degrees major in education.
- In 1971, 87,670 or 37.2% of master’s program graduates majored in education; 26,490 or 11.2% graduated with degrees in business.
- Over 50 years later, in 2022, 205,750 or 23.4% of master’s program graduates earned degrees in business; 151,710 (17.2%) graduated with degrees in education.
| Graduation Year | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 203,053 |
| 2020 | 190,133 |
| 2015 | 178,548 |
| 2010 | 158,590 |
| 2005 | 134,271 |
| 2000 | 118,736 |
| 1995 | 114,266 |
| 1990 | 103,508 |
| 1985 | 100,785 |
| 1980 | 95,631 |
| 1970 | 59,486 |
| 1960 | 9,829 |
| 1950 | 6,420 |
| 1940 | 3,290 |
| 1930 | 2,299 |
| 1920 | 615 |
| 1910 | 443 |
| 1900 | 382 |
| 1890 | 149 |
| 1880 | 54 |
Doctorate & Progressional Program Graduates
The least common credentials among college graduates are doctorates and professional degrees.
- 43.0% of graduates earning doctorate degrees major in healthcare.
- 17.9% of graduates earning doctorate degrees major in law and legal studies
- 7.3% of graduates earning doctorate degrees major in education.
- In 1971, 17,440 or 26.8% of doctorate and professional degree holding graduates majored in legal studies; 14,690 (22.6%) graduated with degrees in healthcare.
- In 2022, 87,750 or 43.0% of doctorate and professional program graduates held degrees in healthcare; 36,400 (17.9%) held degrees in legal studies.
College Graduates by Major
New college graduates are most likely to have degrees in business or STEM majors (science, technology, engineering, and math).
Graduation statistics indicate a shift in the popularity of certain major disciplines. A majority of college students graduate with business degrees, and most business graduates are bachelor’s degree earners. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and healthcare degrees are also common among graduates.
Business Degree Graduates
698,720 or 17.0% of postsecondary graduates earn business degrees.
- 23.4% of graduates earning master’s degrees major in business;
- 18.6% of college graduates earning bachelor’s degrees major in business.
- 16.2% and 53.7% of college graduates who majored in business earned associate and bachelor’s degrees.
- 29.5% of college graduates who majored in business degrees earn master’s degrees.
- 0.64% of college graduates who majored in business earn doctorate or professional degrees.
STEM Degree Graduates
16.9% of college graduates earn degrees in STEM fields.
- 84,860 or 12.3% of STEM graduates earn associate degrees.
- 435,510 or 62.9% of STEM graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 139,940 or 20.2% of STEM graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 32,320 or 4.7% of STEM graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
Healthcare Degree Graduates
675,960 or 16.5% of graduates earn degrees in healthcare.
- 177,410 or 26.2% of healthcare graduates earn associate degrees.
- 263,770 or 39.0% of healthcare graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 147,040 or 21.8% of graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 87,750 or 13.0% earn doctorate or professional degrees.
Liberal Arts & Sciences Degree Graduates
423,140 or 10.3% of graduates earn degrees in liberal arts and sciences.
- 383,290 or 90.6% earn associate degrees.
- 37,890 or 9.0% earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 1,860 or 0.44% earn master’s degrees.
- 110 or 0.03% earn doctorate or professional degrees.
Education Degree Graduates
274,450 or 6.7% of graduates earn education degrees.
- 18,500 or 6.7% of education graduates earn associate degrees.
- 89,410 or 32.6% of education graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 151,710 or 55.3% earn master’s degrees.
- 14,840 or 5.4% earn doctorate or professional degrees.
College Graduate Demographics
College graduation statistics indicate graduation among minority groups has become more attainable over time, but disparities still remain in terms of attainment. Longstanding racial and ethnic disparities in graduation statistics are in decline, meaning a larger proportion of students are People of Color.
This report uses labels and terminology that conform to source material. Some data categories have fallen out of use in many institutions. Asian and Pacific Islander, for example, are commonly considered separate racial or ethnic groups; some official sources, however, still combine these groups for statistical purposes.
- American Indian/Alaska Native males are the least likely to graduate with a degree of any kind.
- White females are the most likely to graduate with a degree of any kind.
- 77.7% of computer and information sciences and support services associate program graduates are male.
- 74.7% of engineering bachelor’s program graduates are male.
- Asians are most likely to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in one or more STEM fields.
- College graduation statistics indicate a decline in graduation rates among older students while students who enroll as teenagers are most likely to graduate within 5 years.
American Indian/Alaska Native College Graduates
American Indian or Alaska Native students in bachelor’s programs have a 5-year graduation rate of 43.4%.
- 21,530 or 0.5% of college graduates are American Indian/Alaska Native.
- 8,170 or 38.0% of American Indian/Alaska Native graduates earn 0.8% of associate degrees.
- 8,910 or 41.4% of American Indian/Alaska Native graduates earn 0.4% of bachelor’s degrees.
- 3,720 or 17.3% of American Indian/Alaska Native graduates earn 0.4% of master’s degrees.
- 720 or 3.4% of American Indian/Alaska Native graduates earn 0.4% of doctorate or professional degrees.
Asian & Pacific Islander College Graduates
Asian/Pacific Islander students in bachelor’s programs have a 5-year graduation rate of 74.8%.
- 329,170 or 8.0% of college graduates are Asian/Pacific Islander.
- 67,580 or 20.5% Asian/Pacific Islander graduates earn 6.7% of associate degrees.
- 174,600 or 53.0% Asian/Pacific Islander graduates earn 8.7% of bachelor’s degrees.
- 64,140 or 19.5% Asian/Pacific Islander graduates earn 7.3% of master’s degrees.
- 22,850 or 6.9% Asian/Pacific Islander graduates earn 11.2% of doctorate or professional degrees.
Black or African American College Graduates
Black or African American students in bachelor’s programs have a 5-year graduation rate of 42.6%.
- 439,130 or 10.7% of college graduates are Black or African American.
- 121,610 or 27.7% of Black or African American graduates earn 12.1% of associate degrees.
- 199,960 or 45.5% of Black or African American graduates earn 9.9% of bachelor’s degrees.
- 99,070 or 22.6% of Black or African American graduates earn 11.3% of master’s degrees.
- 18,490 or 4.2% of Black or African American graduates earn 9.1% of doctorate or professional degrees.
Hispanic or Latino College Graduates
Hispanic or Latino students in bachelor’s programs have a 5-year graduation rate of 55.4%.
- 709,240 or 17.3% of college graduates are Hispanic or Latino.
- 264,300 or 37.3% of Hispanic or Latino graduates earn 26.2% of associate degrees.
- 325,930 or 46.0% of Hispanic or Latino graduates earn 16.2% of bachelor’s degrees.
- 101,340 or 14.3% of Hispanic or Latino graduates earn 11.5% of master’s degrees.
- 17,660 or 2.5% of Hispanic or Latino graduates earn 8.7% of doctorate or professional degrees.
White or Caucasian College Graduates
White or Caucasian students in bachelor’s programs have a 5-year graduation rate of 65.6%.
- 2,201,020 or 53.6% of college graduates are White or Caucasian.
- 488,070 or 22.2% of White or Caucasian graduates earn 48.4% of associate degrees.
- 1.13 million or 51.3% of White or Caucasian graduates earn 56.1% of bachelor’s degrees.
- 470,780 or 21.4% of White or Caucasian graduates earn 53.5% of master’s degrees.
- 112,600 or 5.1% of White or Caucasian graduates earn 55.2% of doctorate or professional degrees.
Multiracial College Graduates
Students of two or more races enrolled in bachelor’s programs have a 5-year graduation rate of 57.4%.
- 152,890 or 3.7% of college graduates are of two or more races.
- 40,040 or 26.2% of multiracial graduates earn 4.0% of associate degrees.
- 81,660 or 53.4% of multiracial graduates earn 4.1% of bachelor’s degrees.
- 24,970 or 16.3% of multiracial graduates earn 2.8% of master’s degrees.
- 6,220 or 4.1% of multiracial graduates earn 3.1% of doctorate or professional degrees.
Nonresident College Graduates
Nonresident college graduate numbers are expected to decline in coming years.
- 254,490 or 6.2% of college graduates are nonresidents.
- 18,520 or 7.3% of nonresident graduates earn 1.8% of associate degrees.
- 94,400 or 37.1% of nonresident graduates earn 4.7% of bachelor’s degrees.
- 116,220 or 45.7% of nonresident graduates earn 13.2% of master’s degrees.
- 25,340 or 10.0% of nonresident graduates earn 12.4% of doctorate or professional degrees.
College Graduates by Sex or Gender
Postsecondary students are more likely to be female. There are few statistics regarding nonbinary genders available from official sources. In most source material, the terms “sex” and “gender” are interchangeable.
- 61.8% of all college graduates are female, numbering 2,630,338 in 2025.
- 664,661 female graduates earned associate degrees in 2025, representing 64.6% of associate degree earners.
- 1,295,857 women earned bachelor’s degrees in 2025, equivalent to 59.8% of bachelor’s degrees conferred.
- 550,124 women earned master’s degrees, equivalent to 63.6% of master’s degrees conferred in 2025.
- 119,696 women graduated from doctoral or professional programs, representing to 58.9% of all doctorates & professional degrees conferred.
- In 1900, 22,173 or 80.9% of graduates who earned bachelor’s degrees were male; 5,237 of 1900 graduates (19.1%) were women.
- Among bachelor’s degree holders, female graduates have outnumbered male graduates since 2015.
- Male students in bachelor’s programs are more likely to drop out of school with a 61.1% 6-year completion rate; 67.6% of female students graduate in 6 years.
- Women at public institutions have a 66.2% 6-year graduation rate, while 71.9% of women at private, nonprofit institutions graduate.
- Men at public institutions have a 60.2% college graduation rate while 64.6% of men at private, nonprofit institutions graduate.
- 34.5% of men and 32.8% of women at private, for-profit institutions graduate.
College Graduates by Age
While most college students are between the ages of 18 and 24, enrollment among older adults is on the rise.
- 66.9% of college students who enroll in bachelor’s programs at age 18 years or younger graduate within 5 years.
- 62.2% of those who enroll in bachelor’s programs at age 19 years graduate within 5 years.
- 22.0% of 20 to 23-year-olds who enroll in bachelor’s programs graduate within 5 years.
- 8.4% of 24 to 29-year-olds who enroll graduate within 5 years.
- Students 30 years and older have a college graduation rate of 14.2%.
- 76.2% of college students enroll as teenagers.
- 63.9% of 18- and 19-year-olds are enrolled in postsecondary school.
- Enrollment among this age group has increased 37.7% since 1980, when 46.4% of 18 and 19-year-olds were students.
- 51.4% of 20 and 21-year-olds are enrolled as college students.
- Enrollment in this age group has increased 65.8% since 1980, when 31.0% of 20 and 21-year-olds were students.
- Enrollment among 22 to 24-year-olds increased 68.1% in over 40 years, from 16.3% to 27.4%.
- Enrollment among adults aged 25 to 29 years increased 15.1%, from 9.3% to 10.7%.
- Enrollment among adults aged 30 to 34 years decreased 20.3%, from 6.4% to 5.1%.
Graduation Statistics by State
In most states, the majority of annual graduates are bachelor’s degree holders. College graduation statistics suggest business degrees are increasing in importance; degrees in this field are common among bachelor’s and master’s program graduates throughout the nation.
- 13.1% of all annual graduates earn their college degrees in California.
- District of Columbia graduates are the most likely to have advanced degrees.
- In Wyoming and New Mexico, associate degree earners make up the majority of graduates.
- Northeastern states produce the highest rate of master’s degree holders among graduates.
- Midwestern states have the highest rate of doctorate and professional degree holders among graduates.
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Alabama College Graduation Statistics
66,811 Alabama college students graduated in 2025.
- 53.4% of Alabama graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 80.2% of Alabama bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, bachelor’s and master’s program graduates in Alabama are most likely to have degrees in business.
- 19.8% of Alabama college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 22.6% of new Alabama graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 4.3% of Alabama college graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 13,208 |
| Bachelor’s | 35,661 |
| Master’s | 15,071 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 2,871 |
| Total | 66,811 |
Alaska College Graduation Statistics
3,576 Alaska college students graduated in 2025.
- 51.9% of new Alaska college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 30.6% of college graduates in Alaska earn associate degrees.
- 96.9% of Alaska bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, bachelor’s program graduates receive degrees in business more often than any other subject.
- 16.2% of Alaska college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- Master’s graduates in Alaska are most likely to hold degrees in education.
- 1.4% of new Alaska graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 1,093 |
| Bachelor’s | 1,856 |
| Master’s | 578 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 50 |
| Total | 3,576 |
Arizona College Graduation Statistics
136,140 Arizona college students graduated in 2025.
- 51.2% of new college graduates in Arizona have bachelor’s degrees.
- 52.6% of Arizona bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, Arizona graduates with bachelor’s degrees are most likely to have earned them in business.
- 18.3% of new college graduates in Arizona earn associate degrees.
- 27.1% of Arizona college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average master’s program graduate in Arizona most likely has a degree in education.
- 3.3% of new Arizona graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 24,917 |
| Bachelor’s | 69,744 |
| Master’s | 36,926 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 4,554 |
| Total | 136,140 |
Arkansas College Graduation Statistics
34,734 Arkansas college students graduated in 2025.
- 50.4% of new college graduates in Arkansas earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 84.8% of Arkansas bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, bachelor’s program graduates in Arkansas are most likely to have degrees in business.
- 28.5% of annual college graduates in Arkansas earn associate degrees.
- 17.1% of Arkansas college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average master’s program graduate in Arkansas most likely has a degree in education.
- 4.0% of Arkansas’ new college graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 9,907 |
| Bachelor’s | 17,513 |
| Master’s | 5,934 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 1,379 |
| Total | 34,734 |
California College Graduation Statistics
558,829 California college students graduated in 2025.
- 42.8% of new college graduates in California earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 76.3% of California bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, the average bachelor’s or master’s program graduate in California most likely has a degree in business.
- 38.0% of new college graduates in California earn associate degrees.
- 15.4% of California graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 3.8% of new California graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 212,459 |
| Bachelor’s | 239,105 |
| Master’s | 86,022 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 21,243 |
| Total | 558,829 |
Colorado College Graduation Statistics
69,218 Colorado college students graduated in 2025.
- 53.0% of new college graduates in Colorado earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 79.1% of Colorado bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, the average bachelor’s or master’s program graduate in Colorado most likely has a degree in business.
- 19.3% of new college graduates in Colorado earn associate degrees.
- 23.3% of Colorado college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 4.4% of new Colorado graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 13,363 |
| Bachelor’s | 36,679 |
| Master’s | 16,148 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 3,028 |
| Total | 69,218 |
Connecticut College Graduation Statistics
43,566 Connecticut college students graduated in 2025.
- 53.3% of new college graduates in Connecticut earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 50.5% of Connecticut bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, the average Connecticut bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 14.1% of Connecticut college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 26.1% of Connecticut college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 5.5% of new Connecticut graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 6,147 |
| Bachelor’s | 23,667 |
| Master’s | 11,368 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 2,384 |
| Total | 43,566 |
Delaware College Graduation Statistics
13,390 Delaware college students graduated in 2025.
- 55.2% of new college graduates in Delaware college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 68.7% of Delaware bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, the average Delaware bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 16.3% of Delaware college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 24.9% of Delaware college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 3.5% of new Delaware graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 2,189 |
| Bachelor’s | 7,393 |
| Master’s | 3,335 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 474 |
| Total | 13,390 |
District of Columbia College Graduation Statistics
28,711 D.C. college students graduated in 2025.
- 38.1% of new college graduates in D.C. earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 3.5% of D.C. bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, DC bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in social sciences and history.
- 2.5% of D.C. college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 46.7% of D.C. college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 12.6% of D.C.’s new graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 730 |
| Bachelor’s | 10,932 |
| Master’s | 13,417 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 3,632 |
| Total | 28,711 |
Florida College Graduation Statistics
262,774 Florida college students graduated in 2025.
- 44.5% of new college graduates in Florida college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 74.1% of Florida bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, the average Florida bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 37.8% of Florida college graduates Florida earn associate degrees.
- 14.2% of Florida college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 8,960 or 3.5% of Florida graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 99,336 |
| Bachelor’s | 116,957 |
| Master’s | 37,309 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 9,173 |
| Total | 262,774 |
Georgia College Graduation Statistics
105,101 Georgia college students graduated in 2025.
- 55.1% of Georgia’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 76.8% of Georgia bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, the average bachelor’s or master’s program graduate in Georgia most likely has a degree in business.
- 19.5% of Georgia college graduates Georgia earn associate degrees.
- 20.7% of new college graduates in Georgia earn master’s degrees.
- 4.8% of Georgia graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 20,448 |
| Bachelor’s | 57,877 |
| Master’s | 21,756 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 5,020 |
| Total | 105,101 |
Hawaii College Graduation Statistics
12,036 Hawaii college students graduated in 2025.
- 51.7% of Hawaii’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 75.0% of Hawaii bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, the average Hawaii bachelor’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 32.6% of Hawaii college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 11.7% of Hawaii college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Hawaii master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in education.
- 3.9% of Hawaii graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 3,930 |
| Bachelor’s | 6,224 |
| Master’s | 1,408 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 475 |
| Total | 12,036 |
Idaho College Graduation Statistics
22,550 Idaho college students graduated in 2025.
- 62.7% of Idaho’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 52.8% of Idaho bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, Idaho bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in business.
- 25.1% of Idaho college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 10.1% of Idaho college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Idaho master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in education.
- 2.2% of Idaho graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 5,654 |
| Bachelor’s | 14,139 |
| Master’s | 2,268 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 489 |
| Total | 22,550 |
Illinois College Graduation Statistics
162,004 Illinois college students graduated in 2025.
- 45.0% of Illinois’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 44.3% of Illinois bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, Illinois bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in healthcare.
- 21.8% of Illinois college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 27.3% of Illinois’ new college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Illinois master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 5.9% of Illinois graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35,351 |
| Bachelor’s | 72,837 |
| Master’s | 44,250 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 9,566 |
| Total | 162,004 |
Indiana College Graduation Statistics
92,740 Indiana college students graduated in 2025.
- 57.7% of Indiana’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 73.5% of Indiana bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, the average Indiana bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 15.5% of Indiana’s new college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 22.3% of Indiana college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 4.5% of Indiana graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 14,407 |
| Bachelor’s | 53,532 |
| Master’s | 20,650 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 4,151 |
| Total | 92,740 |
Iowa College Graduation Statistics
43,773 Iowa college students graduated in 2025.
- 54.2% of Iowa’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 61.2% of Iowa bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, the average Iowa bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 25.2% of Iowa college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 6,100 or 14.3% of Iowa college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 2,710 or 6.3% of Iowa graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 11,019 |
| Bachelor’s | 23,742 |
| Master’s | 6,239 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 2,773 |
| Total | 43,773 |
Kansas College Graduation Statistics
41,495 Kansas college students graduated in 2025.
- 51.1% of Kansas’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 79.4% of Kansas bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, Kansas bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in business.
- 25.3% of Kansas college graduates have associate degrees.
- 19.3% of Kansas college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Kansas master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in education.
- 4.2% of Kansas graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 10,518 |
| Bachelor’s | 21,211 |
| Master’s | 8,023 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 1,744 |
| Total | 41,495 |
Kentucky College Graduation Statistics
54,721 Kentucky college students graduated in 2025.
- 45.4% of Kentucky’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 75.7% of Kentucky bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, Kentucky bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in legal studies, communication, agriculture and natural resource science and management, or public works and related fields.
- 22.8% of Kentucky college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 26.7% of Kentucky’s new college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Kentucky master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in computer and information sciences and support services
- 5.1% of Kentucky graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 12,464 |
| Bachelor’s | 24,836 |
| Master’s | 14,614 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 2,807 |
| Total | 54,721 |
Louisiana College Graduation Statistics
44,113 Louisiana college students graduated in 2025.
- 54.5% of Louisiana’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 82.8% of Louisiana bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, the average Louisiana bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 15.3% of Louisiana college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 24.2% of college graduates in Louisiana earn master’s degrees.
- 6.0% of Louisiana graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 6,733 |
| Bachelor’s | 24,047 |
| Master’s | 10,690 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 2,643 |
| Total | 44,113 |
Maine College Graduation Statistics
12,936 Maine college students graduated in 2025.
- 60.8% of Maine’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 57.5% of Maine bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, the average Maine bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in healthcare.
- 18.7% of new college graduates in Maine earn associate degrees.
- 15.3% of Maine’s new college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 5.1% of annual graduates in Maine earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 2,423 |
| Bachelor’s | 7,866 |
| Master’s | 1,985 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 662 |
| Total | 12,936 |
Maryland College Graduation Statistics
79,421 Maryland college students graduated in 2025.
- 46.3% of Maryland’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 83.1% of Maryland bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, the average Maryland bachelor’s graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 22.9% of Maryland college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 27.0% of Maryland college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Maryland master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in computer and information sciences and support services
- 3.8% of annual graduates in Maryland earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 18,186 |
| Bachelor’s | 36,772 |
| Master’s | 21,455 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 3,007 |
| Total | 79,421 |
Massachusetts College Graduation Statistics
125,583 Massachusetts college students graduated in 2025.
- 49.6% of Massachusetts’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 35.2% of Massachusetts bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, the average Massachusetts bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 8.9% of Massachusetts college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 34.9% of Massachusetts college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 6.6% of graduates in Massachusetts earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 11,158 |
| Bachelor’s | 62,268 |
| Master’s | 43,810 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 8,348 |
| Total | 125,583 |
Michigan College Graduation Statistics
111,199 Michigan college students graduated in 2025.
- 55.3% of Michigan’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 81.1% of Michigan bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, the average Michigan bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 20.1% of new college graduates in Michigan have associate degrees.
- 19.3% of Michigan’s new college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 5.4% of new graduates in Michigan earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 22,368 |
| Bachelor’s | 61,460 |
| Master’s | 21,411 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 5,960 |
| Total | 111,199 |
Minnesota College Graduation Statistics
90,068 Minnesota college students graduated in 2025.
- 44.7% of Minnesota’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 54.5% of Minnesota bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, the average Minnesota bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in healthcare.
- 18.5% of Minnesota college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 29.7% of Minnesota college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 7.1% of Minnesota graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 16,676 |
| Bachelor’s | 40,238 |
| Master’s | 26,764 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 6,391 |
| Total | 90,068 |
Mississippi College Graduation Statistics
38,778 Mississippi college students graduated in 2025.
- 45.7% of Mississippi’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 85.5% of Mississippi bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, Mississippi bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in legal studies, communication, agriculture and natural resource science and management, or public works and related fields.
- 35.3% of Mississippi college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 14.8% of Mississippi college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Mississippi master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in education.
- 4.1% of Mississippi graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 13,694 |
| Bachelor’s | 17,737 |
| Master’s | 5,754 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 1,595 |
| Total | 38,778 |
Missouri College Graduation Statistics
79,546 Missouri college students graduated in 2025.
- 48.8% of Missouri’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 56.7% of Missouri bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- The average bachelor’s or master’s program graduate in Missouri most likely has a degree in business.
- 18.6% of Missouri college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 25.5% of Missouri college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 7.1% of Missouri graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 14,780 |
| Bachelor’s | 38,816 |
| Master’s | 20,292 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 5,657 |
| Total | 79,546 |
Montana College Graduation Statistics
9,760 Montana college students graduated in 2025.
- 59.3% of Montana’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 88.9% of Montana bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, Montana bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in legal studies, communication, agriculture and natural resource science and management, or public works and related fields.
- 21.2% of Montana college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 12.5% of Montana college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Montana master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in healthcare.
- 7.0% of Montana graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 2,072 |
| Bachelor’s | 5,789 |
| Master’s | 1,216 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 683 |
| Total | 9,760 |
Nebraska College Graduation Statistics
28,675 Nebraska college students graduated in 2025.
- 54.0% of Nebraska’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 62.4% of Nebraska bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, Nebraska bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in business.
- 16.7% of Nebraska college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 22.8% of Nebraska college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Nebraska master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in education.
- 6.5% of Nebraska graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 4,793 |
| Bachelor’s | 15,490 |
| Master’s | 6,535 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 1,858 |
| Total | 28,675 |
Nevada College Graduation Statistics
20,906 Nevada college students graduated in 2025.
- 51.1% of Nevada’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 93.6% of Nevada bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, Nevada bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in healthcare.
- 31.4% of Nevada college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 11.6% of Nevada college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Nevada master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in education.
- 5.9% of Nevada graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 6,558 |
| Bachelor’s | 10,682 |
| Master’s | 2,430 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 1,236 |
| Total | 20,906 |
New Hampshire College Graduation Statistics
40,231 New Hampshire college students graduated in 2025.
- 59.4% of New Hampshire’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 21.3% of New Hampshire bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- The average New Hampshire bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 12.9% of New Hampshire college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 26.3% of New Hampshire college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 1.4% of New Hampshire graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 5,210 |
| Bachelor’s | 23,898 |
| Master’s | 10,575 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 548 |
| Total | 40,231 |
New Jersey College Graduation Statistics
91,875 New Jersey college students graduated in 2025.
- 51.8% of New Jersey’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 75.9% of New Jersey bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- The average New Jersey bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 25.6% of New Jersey college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 18.9% of New Jersey college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 3.8% of New Jersey graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 23,491 |
| Bachelor’s | 47,598 |
| Master’s | 17,330 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 3,455 |
| Total | 91,875 |
New Mexico College Graduation Statistics
20,999 New Mexico college students graduated in 2025.
- 40.6% of New Mexico’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 97.1% of New Mexico bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, New Mexico bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in humanities.
- 41.1% of New Mexico college graduates have associate degrees.
- 14.8% of New Mexico college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average New Mexico master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in education.
- 3.5% of New Mexico graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 8,629 |
| Bachelor’s | 8,526 |
| Master’s | 3,100 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 744 |
| Total | 20,999 |
New York College Graduation Statistics
304,299 New York college students graduated in 2025.
- 48.7% of New York’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 49.0% of New York bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, New York bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in humanities.
- 20.0% of new college graduates in New York have associate degrees.
- 26.1% of New York college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average New York master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 5.1% of New York graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 60,931 |
| Bachelor’s | 148,312 |
| Master’s | 79,555 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 15,501 |
| Total | 304,299 |
North Carolina College Graduation Statistics
121,567 North Carolina college students graduated in 2025.
- 49.6% of North Carolina’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 75.3% of North Carolina bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, North Carolina bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in legal studies, communication, agriculture and natural resource science and management, or public works and related fields.
- 28.6% of North Carolina college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 17.3% of North Carolina college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average North Carolina master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 4.5% of North Carolina graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 34,770 |
| Bachelor’s | 60,305 |
| Master’s | 21,060 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 5,432 |
| Total | 121,567 |
North Dakota College Graduation Statistics
11,471 North Dakota college students graduated in 2025.
- 58.8% of North Dakota’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 88.1% of North Dakota bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, North Dakota bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in legal studies, communication, agriculture and natural resource science and management, or public works and related fields.
- 19.6% of North Dakota college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 16.7% of North Dakota college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average North Dakota master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in education.
- 5.0% of North Dakota graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 2,246 |
| Bachelor’s | 6,743 |
| Master’s | 1,914 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 568 |
| Total | 11,471 |
Ohio College Graduation Statistics
136,012 Ohio college students graduated in 2025.
- 53.5% of Ohio graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 71.1% of Ohio bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- The average Ohio bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 23.9% of new college graduates in Ohio earn associate degrees.
- 17.8% of Ohio college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 4.8% of annual graduates in Ohio earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 32,509 |
| Bachelor’s | 72,731 |
| Master’s | 24,258 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 6,514 |
| Total | 136,012 |
Oklahoma College Graduation Statistics
42,242 Oklahoma college students graduated in 2025.
- 52.2% of Oklahoma’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 83.7% of Oklahoma bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- The average Oklahoma bachelor’s and master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 26.5% of Oklahoma college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 17.2% of new college graduates in Oklahoma earn master’s degrees.
- 4.1% of Oklahoma graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 11,188 |
| Bachelor’s | 22,052 |
| Master’s | 7,269 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 1,733 |
| Total | 42,242 |
Oregon College Graduation Statistics
45,493 Oregon college students graduated in 2025.
- 51.5% of Oregon’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 80.7% of Oregon bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, Oregon bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in legal studies, communication, agriculture and natural resource science and management, or public works and related fields.
- 28.3% of Oregon college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 15.2% of Oregon college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Oregon master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in education.
- 4.9% of Oregon graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 12,889 |
| Bachelor’s | 23,451 |
| Master’s | 6,909 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 2,245 |
| Total | 45,493 |
Pennsylvania College Graduation Statistics
163,449 Pennsylvania college students graduated in 2025.
- 55.5% of Pennsylvania’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 53.0% of Pennsylvania bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- The average Pennsylvania bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 13.3% of Pennsylvania college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 24.3% of Pennsylvania college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 7.0% of Pennsylvania graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 21,694 |
| Bachelor’s | 90,641 |
| Master’s | 39,735 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 11,379 |
| Total | 163,449 |
Puerto Rico College Graduation Statistics
32,676 Puerto Rico college students graduated in 2025.
- 60.9% of Puerto Rico’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 38.0% of Puerto Rico bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, Puerto Rico bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in healthcare.
- 17.6% of Puerto Rico college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 17.5% of Puerto Rico college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Puerto Rico master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 3.9% of new graduates in Puerto Rico earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 5,747 |
| Bachelor’s | 19,915 |
| Master’s | 5,731 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 1,282 |
| Total | 32,676 |
Rhode Island College Graduation Statistics
19,560 Rhode Island college students graduated in 2025.
- 62.5% of Rhode Island’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 42.3% of Rhode Island bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- The average Rhode Island bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 16.7% of Rhode Island college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 17.1% of Rhode Island college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 3.7% of Rhode Island graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 3,260 |
| Bachelor’s | 12,230 |
| Master’s | 3,339 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 731 |
| Total | 19,560 |
South Carolina College Graduation Statistics
47,540 South Carolina college students graduated in 2025.
- 58.5% of South Carolina’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 77.3% of South Carolina bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- The average South Carolina bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 21.9% of South Carolina college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 15.1% of South Carolina college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 4.4% of South Carolina graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 10,405 |
| Bachelor’s | 27,832 |
| Master’s | 7,195 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 2,108 |
| Total | 47,540 |
South Dakota College Graduation Statistics
10,657 South Dakota college students graduated in 2025.
- 57.4% of South Dakota’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 76.6% of South Dakota bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, South Dakota bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in healthcare.
- 21.2% of South Dakota college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 16.8% of South Dakota college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average South Dakota master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in education.
- 4.7% of South Dakota graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 2,255 |
| Bachelor’s | 6,113 |
| Master’s | 1,788 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 501 |
| Total | 10,657 |
Tennessee College Graduation Statistics
70,277 Tennessee college students graduated in 2025.
- 51.8% of Tennessee’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 65.1% of Tennessee bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- The average Tennessee bachelor’s program graduate most likely has a degree in legal studies, communication, agriculture and natural resource science and management, or public works and related fields.
- 23.8% of Tennessee college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 17.8% of Tennessee college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Tennessee master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 6.6% of Tennessee graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 16,700 |
| Bachelor’s | 36,383 |
| Master’s | 12,533 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 4,661 |
| Total | 70,277 |
Texas College Graduation Statistics
324,480 Texas college students graduated in 2025.
- 46.8% of Texas’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 84.7% of Texas bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- The average Texas bachelor’s program graduate most likely has a degree in legal studies, communication, agriculture and natural resource science and management, or public works and related fields.
- 31.7% of Texas college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 17.7% of Texas college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Texas master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business
- 3.8% of Texas graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 102,807 |
| Bachelor’s | 151,771 |
| Master’s | 57,410 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 12,492 |
| Total | 324,480 |
Utah College Graduation Statistics
102,487 Utah college students graduated in 2025.
- 53.3% of Utah’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 35.5% of Utah bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, Utah bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in healthcare.
- 17.0% of Utah college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 28.4% of Utah college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Utah master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 1.4% of graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 17,385 |
| Bachelor’s | 54,599 |
| Master’s | 29,114 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 1,389 |
| Total | 102,487 |
Vermont College Graduation Statistics
9,678 Vermont college students graduated in 2025.
- 66.2% of Vermont’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 57.0% of Vermont bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, Vermont bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in legal studies, communication, agriculture and natural resource science and management, or public works and related fields.
- 9.0% of Vermont college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 20.5% of Vermont college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Vermont master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in humanities.
- 4.3% of Vermont graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 874 |
| Bachelor’s | 6,407 |
| Master’s | 1,980 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 418 |
| Total | 9,678 |
Virginia College Graduation Statistics
121,517 Virginia college students graduated in 2025.
- 51.9% of Virginia’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 65.4% of Virginia bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- The average Virginia bachelor’s program graduate most likely has a degree in humanities.
- 20.0% of Virginia college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 22.4% of Virginia college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Virginia master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 5.6% of Virginia graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 24,321 |
| Bachelor’s | 63,097 |
| Master’s | 27,248 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 6,851 |
| Total | 121,517 |
Washington College Graduation Statistics
81,631 Washington college students graduated in 2025.
- 45.6% of Washington’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 80.6% of Washington bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, Washington bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in business.
- 37.3% of Washington college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 13.2% of Washington college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Washington master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in legal studies, communication, agriculture and natural resource science and management, or public works and related fields.
- 3.9% of Washington graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 30,429 |
| Bachelor’s | 37,219 |
| Master’s | 10,797 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 3,186 |
| Total | 81,631 |
West Virginia College Graduation Statistics
33,116 West Virginia college students graduated in 2025.
- 54.6% of West Virginia’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 51.8% of West Virginia bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, West Virginia bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in legal studies, communication, agriculture and natural resource science and management, or public works and related fields.
- 23.4% of West Virginia college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 18.5% of West Virginia college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average West Virginia master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 3.5% of West Virginia graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 7,749 |
| Bachelor’s | 18,087 |
| Master’s | 6,123 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 1,157 |
| Total | 33,116 |
Wisconsin College Graduation Statistics
63,230 Wisconsin college students graduated in 2025.
- 58.9% of Wisconsin’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 75.4% of Wisconsin bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- The average Wisconsin bachelor’s or master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in business.
- 19.7% of Wisconsin college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 16.5% of Wisconsin college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- 4.8% of Wisconsin graduates earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 12,465 |
| Bachelor’s | 37,267 |
| Master’s | 10,461 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 3,038 |
| Total | 63,230 |
Wyoming College Graduation Statistics
5,593 Wyoming college students graduated in 2025.
- 40.4% of Wyoming’s new college graduates earn bachelor’s degrees.
- 100% of Wyoming bachelor’s degree recipients graduate from public institutions.
- Among disciplines, Wyoming bachelor’s program graduates are most likely to have degrees in legal studies, communication, agriculture and natural resource science and management, or public works and related fields.
- 47.4% of Wyoming college graduates earn associate degrees.
- 8.1% of Wyoming’s new college graduates earn master’s degrees.
- The average Wyoming master’s program graduate most likely has a degree in education.
- 4.2% of new graduates in Wyoming earn doctorate or professional degrees.
| Degree Level | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate | 2,648 |
| Bachelor’s | 2,258 |
| Master’s | 451 |
| Doctorate or Professional | 236 |
| Total | 5,593 |
College Graduates in the Military and Territories
U.S. Service Academies confer 3,620 bachelor’s degrees and 2 master’s degrees annually.
- Most bachelor’s program graduates and all master’s graduates have degrees in engineering.
- After Puerto Rico , Guam confers the most degrees among U.S. territories.
- Guam confers 260 associate degrees, 500 bachelor’s degrees, and 140 master’s degrees annually.
- Most of Guam’s bachelor’s program graduates earn degrees in business while master’s program graduates earn degrees in education.
- The U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Marianas confer the third- and fourth-most degrees among territories.
- 77.7% of graduates in the Virgin Islands receive bachelor’s degrees; 83.3% of graduates in the Northern Marianas receive associate degrees.
- In American Samoa, 160 associate degrees, and 17 bachelor’s degrees are conferred annually.
Global College Graduates
Education levels are not universal, so some countries have graduates from postsecondary programs that have no equivalent in other nations. Programs levels also have different labels and equivalencies.
- Worldwide, the United States of America ranks 10th in college graduation rates.
- Australia has the most educated population in the world.
- Luxembourg has the least educated population.
- Women are most likely to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Iceland.
- Women are most likely to graduate with a master’s degree in Iceland.
- Switzerland has the highest rate of graduates with doctorate and professional degrees.
- Austria has the highest rate of college educated teenagers.
Australia College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 26.0 million; 2.0% of Australians graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 523,930 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 140,300 annual associate program graduates.
- 252,510 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 122,640 annual master program graduates.
- 8,470 annual doctoral program graduates.
Austria College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 9.1 million; 1.0% of Austrians graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 90,060 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 26,190 annual associate program graduates.
- 33,770 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 27,990 annual master program graduates.
- 2,120 annual doctoral program graduates.
Belgium College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 11.6 million; 1.1% of Belgians graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 124,600 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 7,170 annual associate program graduates.
- 68,890 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 44,610 annual master program graduates.
- 2,930 annual doctoral program graduates.
Brazil College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 214.8 million; 0.7% of Brazillians graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 1.4 million students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 140 annual associate program graduates.
- 1.3 million annual bachelor program graduates.
- 59,300 annual master program graduates.
- 20,680 annual doctoral program graduates.
Canada College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 38.2 million; 1.3% of Canadians graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 511,900 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 214,220 annual associate program graduates.
- 219,190 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 71,090 annual master program graduates.
- 7,390 annual doctoral program graduates.
Chile College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 19.8 million; 1.4% of Chileans graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 269,360 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 84,400 annual associate program graduates.
- 131,090 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 52,980 annual master program graduates.
- 890 annual doctoral program graduates.
Colombia College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 51.1 million; 1.0% of Colombians graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 524,980 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 151,390 annual associate program graduates.
- 260,370 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 112,290 annual master program graduates.
- 940 annual doctoral program graduates.
Costa Rica College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 5.2 million; 1.0% of Costa Ricans graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 52,140 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 5,960 annual associate program graduates.
- 41,200 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 4,840 annual master program graduates.
- 140 annual doctoral program graduates.
Czechia College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 10.5 million; 0.6% of Czechs graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 67,370 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 420 annual associate program graduates.
- 36,620 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 28,200 annual master program graduates.
- 2,120 annual doctoral program graduates.
Denmark College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 5.9 million; 1.4% of Danes graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 84,650 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 10,940 annual associate program graduates.
- 46,180 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 25,480 annual master program graduates.
- 2,050 annual doctoral program graduates.
Estonia College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 1.3 million; 0.7% of Estonians graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 9,620 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- No associates programs are available.
- Among the total number of graduates are 5,520 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 3,870 annual master program graduates.
- 220 annual doctoral program graduates.
Finland College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 5.5 million; 1.1% of Finns graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 59,900 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- No associates programs are available.
- Among the total number of graduates are 37,920 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 20,340 annual master program graduates.
- 1,640 annual doctoral program graduates.
France College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 67.7 million; 1.3% of French people graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 883,980 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 227,140 annual associate program graduates.
- 305,230 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 339,360 annual master program graduates.
- 12,250 annual doctoral program graduates.
Germany College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 83.2 million; 0.8% of Germans graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 646,790 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 6,210 annual associate program graduates.
- 388,730 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 223,690 annual master program graduates.
- 28,150 annual doctoral program graduates.
Greece College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 10.6 million; 0.8% of Greeks graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 81,750 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- No associate programs are available.
- Among the total number of graduates are 56,860 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 22,950 annual master program graduates.
- 1,940 annual doctoral program graduates.
Hungary College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 9.7 million; 0.7% of Hungarians graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 71,480 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 3,380 annual associate program graduates.
- 45,020 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 21,570 annual master program graduates.
- 1,510 annual doctoral program graduates.
Iceland College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 373,000; 1.4% of Icelanders graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 5,240 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 70 annual associate program graduates.
- 3,300 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 1,780 annual master program graduates.
- 80 annual doctoral program graduates.
Ireland College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 5.0 million; 1.9% of people in Ireland graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 97,170 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 16,260 annual associate program graduates.
- 48,950 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 30,420 annual master program graduates.
- 1,530 annual doctoral program graduates.
Israel College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 9.4 million; 1.1% of people in Israel graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 100,820 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 16,670 annual associate program graduates.
- 56,220 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 26,290 annual master program graduates.
- 1,640 annual doctoral program graduates.
Italy College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 59.1 million; 0.8% of people in Italy graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 458,910 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 6,420 annual associate program graduates.
- 254,780 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 189,600 annual master program graduates.
- 8,120 annual doctoral program graduates.
Japan College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 125.5 million; 0.8% of people in Japan graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 997,780 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 298,390 annual associate program graduates.
- 579,210 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 104,170 annual master program graduates.
- 16,010 annual doctoral program graduates.
Korea College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 51.7 million; 1.2% of people in South Korea graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 602,980 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 152,410 annual associate program graduates.
- 355,340 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 78,810 annual master program graduates.
- 16,420 annual doctoral program graduates.
Latvia College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 1.9 million; 0.8% of people in Latvia graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 14,710 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 3,060 annual associate program graduates.
- 7,150 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 4,350 annual master program graduates.
- 150 annual doctoral program graduates.
Lithuania College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 2.8 million; 0.8% of people in Lithuania graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 23,620 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- No associate programs are available.
- Among the total number of graduates are 16,250 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 6,990 annual master program graduates.
- 380 annual doctoral program graduates.
Luxembourg College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 640,000; 0.3% of people in Luxembourg graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 2,120 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 340 annual associate program graduates.
- 640 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 990 annual master program graduates.
- 150 annual doctoral program graduates.
Mexico College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 129.0 million; 0.7% of people in Mexico graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 892,910 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 52,110 annual associate program graduates.
- 689,240 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 136,980 annual master program graduates.
- 14,590 annual doctoral program graduates.
Netherlands College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 17.5 million; 1.0% of people in the Netherlands graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 180,050 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 4,550 annual associate program graduates.
- 114,070 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 56,210 annual master program graduates.
- 5,220 annual doctoral program graduates.
New Zealand College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 5.1 million; 1.4% of people in New Zealand graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 71,000 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 18,360 annual associate program graduates.
- 42,890 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 8,050 annual master program graduates.
- 1,700 annual doctoral program graduates.
Norway College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 5.4 million; 1.1% of people in Norway graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 59,180 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 3,510 annual associate program graduates.
- 35,460 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 18,530 annual master program graduates.
- 1,680 annual doctoral program graduates.
Poland College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 38.2 million; 1.1% of people in Poland graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 403,600 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 580 annual associate program graduates.
- 268,010 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 132,130 annual master program graduates.
- 2,880 annual doctoral program graduates.
Portugal College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 10.4 million; 0.9% of people in Portugal graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 90,920 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 5,160 annual associate program graduates.
- 55,570 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 28,110 annual master program graduates.
- 2,080 annual doctoral program graduates.
Slovak Republic College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 5.4 million; 0.7% of people in the Slovak Republic graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 39,510 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 910 annual associate program graduates.
- 18,360 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 18,950 annual master program graduates.
- 1,290 annual doctoral program graduates.
Slovenia College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 2.1 million; 0.8% of people in Slovenia graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 16,660 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 2,220 annual associate program graduates.
- 8,980 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 5,060 annual master program graduates.
- 410 annual doctoral program graduates.
Spain College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 47.3 million; 1.1% of people in Mexico graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 536,830 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 169,890 annual associate program graduates.
- 197,330 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 158,470 annual master program graduates.
- 11,140 annual doctoral program graduates.
Sweden College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 10.4 million; 0.8% of people in Sweden graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 88,470 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 12,780 annual associate program graduates.
- 40,300 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 32,420 annual master program graduates.
- 2,960 annual doctoral program graduates.
Switzerland College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 8.7 million; 1.1% of people in Switzerland graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 97,220 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 410 annual associate program graduates.
- 63,950 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 28,340 annual master program graduates.
- 4,520 annual doctoral program graduates.
Turkey College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 84.1 million; 1.4% of people in Turkey graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 1.17 million students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 512,210 annual associate program graduates.
- 553,350 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 92,700 annual master program graduates.
- 8,860 annual doctoral program graduates.
United Kingdom College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 67.0 million; 1.4% of people in the United Kingdom graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 926,200 students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 134,990 annual associate program graduates.
- 447,790 annual bachelor program graduates.
- 318,350 annual master program graduates.
- 25,070 annual doctoral program graduates.
United States College Graduation Statistics
The national population totals 332.0 million; 1.4% of people in the United States graduate from a postsecondary or postgraduate program each year.
- 4.16 million students graduate from postsecondary and postgraduate programs annually.
- Among the total number of graduates are 1.04 million annual associate program graduates.
- 2.07 million annual bachelor program graduates.
- 988,540 annual master program graduates.
- 72,420 annual doctoral program graduates.
Analysis: Increasing Dependence on Public Education
U.S. college graduation statistics indicate greater student success among public institution attendees. Further, while postsecondary student enrollment is on a 10-year downward trend, public, 4-year schools are the only academic institutions to see an increase in enrollment during that time.
These data suggest an increased dependence on publicly funded education at the postsecondary level. This does not necessarily indicate greater value placed on public education; as degrees from private institutions become rarer, their perceived value may increase. Additionally, public, 2-year institutions or community colleges have seen a 38% decline in enrollment since 2010, whereas private, 4-year schools have lost 16% of their students in the same period.
Contributing factors may include the ever-rising national student loan debt and demand for an educated labor force. Students may work for a few years before attending college to avoid having to borrow. Others may forgo a college education altogether, especially those who would be less academically inclined and, therefore, more likely to drop out. Correspondingly, students who do attend college may feel greater pressure to graduate on time in order to maximize their investment, reduce debt, and earn a living wage.