Research in Higher Education

Through our Thought Leadership Galleries and Annual Educational Trends Reports we strive to engage these topics in an original way, blending proprietary research, op-ed content, expert panels, and resource collections.
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Featured Research

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November 18, 2022
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December 23, 2022

Trends Reports

Career Planning and Job Search Trends

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College Student Mental Health Report

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Alternative Education Pathways Report

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Trends in College Career and Employment Planning

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Survey Reports

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TikTok Ban Would Anger Most College Students: 6 Key Survey Findings

March 30, 2023
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Only 1 in 4 Students Support Legislative Efforts to Limit DEI on College Campuses

March 27, 2023
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Half of College Students Say Using AI on Schoolwork Is Cheating or Plagiarism

March 27, 2023
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Future of Work and Learning: The Big Blur

December 8, 2022
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Job Interviews Are the Biggest Challenge for Young Job Seekers

December 6, 2022
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40% of Likely Student Voters Say Climate Change Motivates Them in Midterms

October 26, 2022
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Data Reports

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How Do Most People Pay for College?

January 5, 2023
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Average ACT Score

December 22, 2022
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Student Financial Aid Facts and Statistics

February 8, 2023
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Who Receives Pell Grants? Full Statistics

December 19, 2022
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Maximum Pell Grant Amount

December 16, 2022
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Alcohol Use in College: Facts and Statistics

February 23, 2023
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All Research

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Most College Students Would Feel Angry If SCOTUS Blocks Student Loan Forgiveness
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May 25, 2023
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Prison Education Programs: Facts and Statistics
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May 25, 2023
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Suicide at Colleges: Rates, Research, and Statistics
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May 11, 2023
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How Much Does Grad School Cost?
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May 4, 2023
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AANHPI in Higher Education: Facts and Statistics
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May 3, 2023
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Yes, Pandemic Brain Is Real and Could Happen Again
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April 24, 2023
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Highest-Paid College Basketball Coaches: Salaries in Context
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April 19, 2023
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Highest-Paying College Majors: Full 2023 Statistics
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May 3, 2023
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Average College GPA: Full Statistics
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April 5, 2023

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