Education Statistics
- 91% of college faculty use social media as part of their jobs. Source: survey conducted by Babson Survey Research Group and Pearson
- More than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds is available each year to more than 15 million students paying for college or trade school. Source: Office of Federal Student Aid
- U.S. high school students rank 15th in reading skills, 17th in science and 25th (statistically significantly below the average) in math. Source: Global study of 15-year-old students by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
- For first time students the average cost of books and supplies was more than $1000. Source: National Center for Educations Statistics
- CLEP tests are accepted by over 2,900 colleges and Universities. Source: collegeboard.org
- At least half, and as many as four of five, students who begin at a two-year college want to complete a four-year degree. Source: College Board
- 90 percent of young alumni feel positive about their education experience and think a college education is worth the investment. Source: American Council on Education
- The enrollment of students under age 25 increased by 27 percent between 2000 and 2009. Enrollment of students 25 and over rose 43 percent during the same period. Source: National Center for Education Statistics
- Individuals who grow up with parents who did not attend college are less likely than others to enroll in college. Source: College Board “Education Pays 2010” report
- In 2011, workers whose highest level of education was a high school diploma brought in median weekly earnings of $638 a week, while those with a bachelor’s degree collected $1,053 a week. Those with a master’s degree brought in $1,263. Additionally, the unemployment rate for those holding only a high school diploma was 9.4 percent. That falls to 4.9 percent for those holding a bachelor’s degree and 3.6 percent for those with a master’s degree. Source: United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Jobs requiring post-secondary education will grow at approximately 19%. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Many Americans are lured by colleges that tout five-star dorm rooms and cafeterias, along with professional quality sports arenas. These hotel-like amenities drive up the cost of tuition and can leave some students with enormous student loan debt. Source: Fox Business
- More than 2.5 million people over the age of 30 currently attend college in the U.S. Source: National Center for Education Statistics
- More than 38 million Americans over the age of 25 have some college credit but no degree. Source: CLASP