Trends in Educational Attainment by State, Gender, Race/Ethnicity
Increasing educational attainment has long been a primary goal of state and national higher education policy. States can track their progress using annual updates from the American Community Survey, but there is often a large margin of error associated with the results, especially for smaller states or race/ethnic groups.
This online tool uses Tableau public software to illustrate the trends in attainment rate, along with margin of error (at a 90% confidence level) from 2006-2013. Viewers should note both whether results have changed over time and whether current attainment rates are significantly different from those in the past.
Trends in Pell Grant Recipients and Awards by State, Sector and Institution
Pell grants are the federal government’s largest single investment in financial aid, and have expanded dramatically over the last 15 years. The largest growth has occurred since 2008, as a result of steps taken in response to the economic downturn. How has Pell grant expansion affected your state or institution?
Trends in Degrees Awarded by State, Sector, and Institution
The number of degrees and certificates awarded is the core output measure for higher education. While the U.S. total has steadily increased over the last 10 years, results have varied widely by state, sector, and institution. Use this tool to compare the trend in degree/certificate completion at your selection to the national trend.