What Did World Leaders Study at School?

The vast majority of heads of government have some sort of post-secondary education, but their areas of study vary greatly. Read more

How Americans Make and Spend Their Money, by Education Level

How do different types of education (high school, bachelor’s degree, etc.) correspond to level of income and household expenditures? Read more

Chart: Which Universities Have the Richest Graduates?

Today’s chart ranks the top 25 universities in the world by ultra-high net worth (UHNW) alumni and total wealth. Does your institution make the cut? Read more

Visualizing the Decline of Confidence in American Institutions

Americans rely on several institutions for their services and safety—but how has their confidence in institutions changed since 1975? Read more

The Global Inequality Gap, and How It’s Changed Over 200 Years

This visualization shows the global inequality gap — a difference in the standards of living around the world, as well as how it’s changed over 200 years. Read more

Ranked: The Social Mobility of 82 Countries

Ranked: The Social Mobility of 82 Countries It’s an unfortunate truth that a person’s opportunities can be partially tethered to their socioeconomic status at birth. Although winning or losing the… Read more

Visualizing Biden’s $1.52 Trillion Budget Proposal for 2022

A breakdown of President Biden’s budget proposal for 2022. Climate change initiatives, cybersecurity, and additional social programs are key areas of focus. Read more

The State of Household Debt in America

Since 2003, U.S. household debt has doubled to over $14.5 trillion. We break down the components of this colossal figure. Read more

The 20 Fastest Growing Jobs in the Next Decade

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an overall job growth rate of 7.7%. Here, we show the fastest growing jobs and how much they pay. 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