Which College Degrees Get the Highest Salaries?

How do different college degrees compare for earning potential? This chart uses a data set from 1.2 million past students to compare 50 different majors. Read more

How Much Student Debt Does Each State Hold?

Crippling student debt in the U.S. has reached a record high of $1.5 trillion nationwide. Today’s map breaks down which states bear the highest burden. Read more

The Impact of International Students on the U.S. Economy

The U.S. has benefited from being the top destination for the world’s international students, but new enrollments have begun to show signs of weakness. Read more

The Rising Cost of College in the U.S.

Since 1980, the average cost of college has risen by 1200%. This chart compares the inflation in college tuition with overall inflation. Read more

Visualized: The Best Universities in America

What are the 50 best universities in America? From Harvard (#3) to The Ohio State University (#49), where does your school rank? Read more

Mapped: America’s Best Universities, by Region

We dug into the World University Rankings 2024 to uncover America’s best universities across nine census regions. Read more

U.S. High School and College Student Employment Rates (1993–2023)

This graphic shows U.S. high school and college student employment from 1993 to 2023, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read more

Ranked: America’s Top Universities in 2024

Every year, Forbes ranks the top universities in the U.S. based on metrics like salary after graduation, debt, and academic success. Read more

Ranked: Median Student Debt for a U.S. College Degree

The median student debt for a U.S. bachelor’s degree ranges from $43,000 to $13,000. View this graphic to see where each major falls in line. Read more

Visualizing the Most Sought-After Entry Level Jobs in 2023

Some jobs need a degree, while others don’t. Here are the top 20 most sought-after entry level jobs with and without a degree. Read more