Education in Arizona According to 2013 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the state of Arizona is home to 6,626,624 residents, 26.6 percent of whom held at least a bachelor’s degree granted in 2008-2012. Meanwhile, a recent report from the Lumina Foundation shows approximately 35.8 percent of the state’s working age population held at least […]
Education in Arkansas The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) lists 94 career schools, technical academies, professional institutions, community colleges and universities in Arkansas as of spring 2015. Here’s a quick rundown of how many schools fit into each NCES category: Public 4-year: 11 Public 2-year: 23 Private 4-year, non-profit: 12 Private 2-year, non-profit: 5 […]
Education in Illinois With competitive salaries and both large cities such as Chicago and fast-growing cities such as Joliet, Illinois offers a variety of educational and career opportunities. In fact, 66 Fortune 500 companies are located in Illinois. This can make Illinois an attractive option for prospective students interested in fields ranging from healthcare to […]
Higher education in Alaska is dominated by the state university system, in particular the campuses of the University of Alaska in Anchorage, the largest state school, and the University of Alaska in Fairbanks, the second largest. The National Center for Education Statistics reports there are 10 colleges and universities in Alaska, including five private institutions. […]
Public and Private Colleges in California California is home to hundreds of public colleges and universities. The state employs a three-tier organizational scheme for its public college and university institutions, acknowledging the University of California and the California State University as its two major systems of public higher education and including a statewide distribution of […]
Education in Colorado Colorado has a number of different institutions of higher education. According to the Colorado Department of Higher Education, all types of schools are represented in this total including: 13 public four-year universities 18 public two-year colleges 103 private and seminary colleges 354 private occupational schools The Centennial State is home to many […]
Education in Connecticut According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), more than 120 institutions of higher education call the Constitution State home. These include: Public 4-year institutions: 6 Public 2-year: 12 Private 4-year, nonprofit: 15 Private 2-year, nonprofit: 3 Private 4-year, for-profit: 5 With this many options available in such a relatively small […]
Education in Delaware According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 19 institutions of higher education call this relatively small state home. Included in that figure are diverse array of colleges, universities, technical schools and other postsecondary institutions. Here’s a breakdown of degree-granting schools in Delaware, by type: Public 4-year: 2 Public 2-year: 9 Private […]
Education in Hawaii According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 27 colleges, universities and other institutions of higher learning call the Aloha State home. These include: 4 public four-year universities 7 public two-year community and technical colleges 6 private nonprofit two- and four-year colleges 7 private for-profit two- and four-year colleges 4 private […]
Education in Idaho Although Idaho has a small population relative to its size, the state still boasts plenty of options when it comes to higher education. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the state’s roster of schools includes 43 colleges, universities, technical schools, career academies and other postsecondary institutions. Here’s a breakdown […]