The Census Bureau provides information on a variety of educational topics, from educational attainment and school enrollment to school costs and financing. Topic areas covered in this section include:
News
STATS FOR STORIES | APRIL 02, 2019
Equal Pay Day: April 2, 2019
The Current Population Survey reports the female-to-male earnings ratio: 0.805 in 2017, 0.778 in ‘07, 0.742 in ‘97, 0.652 in ‘87, 0.589 in ‘77 and 0.578 in ‘67.
FACTS FOR FEATURES & SPECIAL EDITIONS | MARCH 06, 2019
Irish-American Heritage Month and St. Patrick’s Day: March 2019
To commemorate this day which celebrates all things Irish, the Census Bureau presents a variety of statistics on Irish-Americans.
FACTS FOR FEATURES & SPECIAL EDITIONS | MARCH 05, 2019
Women’s History Month: March 2019
This edition highlights and celebrates the varied accomplishments of women and provides statistical information on demographic and economic topics.
Data
American Community Survey Data on Educational Attainment
These data from the ACS provide estimates of educational attainment from 2000 to present, and are available for the U.S., states, metropolitan area, and more.
Current Population Survey Data on Educational Attainment
Data from the CPS provide national estimates of educational attainment from 1947 to present, with limited detail for states and some metropolitan areas.
Publications
PUBLICATION | OCTOBER 2018
The Population 65 Years and Older in the United States
This report provides a look at selected demographic, social, housing and economic characteristics of the 65 years and older population in the United States.
PUBLICATION | APRIL 2018
Postsecondary Enrollment Before, During, and Since the Great Recession
This report provides an overview of postsecondary enrollment during the years preceding and following the recession period of 2007 to 2009, as recorded by CPS.
PUBLICATION | JUNE 14, 2017
Public Education Finances: 2015
This 2015 report presents data on the financial activity of public elementary and secondary school systems.
Visualizations
Where do college graduates work?
This interactive graphic allows you to explore the relationship between college majors and occupations.
Without a High School Diploma
Explore the variation in high school education attainment within selected race and Hispanic origin groups by sex and nativity between regions.
Education Funding: Where Do Schools Get their Money? How Do They Spend It?
View revenues and expenditures by source for public elementary-secondary school districts in the United States.