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Measuring the Impact of High School Counselors on College EnrollmentLearn how adding counselors supports professional standards and improves college enrollment prospects for students.
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K–12 Postsecondary Alignment and School Accountability: Investigating High School Responses to California's Early Assessment ProgramEvaluate how secondary and postsecondary institutions are responding to global and national standards for collegiate preparation.
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Collegiate Remediation: A Review of the Causes and ConsequencesEvaluate how secondary and postsecondary institutions are responding to global and national standards for collegiate preparation.
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College Choice: Informing Students' Trade Offs between Institutional Price and College CompletionLearn how perceptions about the price of attendance interact and influence student completion.
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How Students and Parents Pay for CollegeAn analysis brief providing a closer look at how families finance a college degree, what resources are available to them and estimated amounts families pay.
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Indicator Worksheet
Recommendation 1:
Percentage of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in State-Funded Pre-K Programs
- 1.2a Percentage of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in State-Funded Pre-K Programs by State Rank
- 1.2b Percentage of 3-Year-Olds Enrolled in State-Funded Pre-K Programs by State Rank, 2010
- 1.2c Percentage of 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in State-Funded Pre-K Programs by State Rank, 2010
Percentage of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool Programs or Kindergarten Programs
- 1.1a National Percentage of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by Age, 2009
- 1.1b Percentage of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by Race/Ethnicity, 2009
- 1.1c Percentage of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2009
- 1.1d Percentage of 3-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2009
- 1.1e Percentage of 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2009
- 1.1f Percentage of Asian 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank
- 1.1g Percentage of American Indian or Alaska Native 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2009
- 1.1h Percentage of African American 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2009
- 1.1i Percentage of Hispanic 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2009
- 1.1j Percentage of White 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2009
- 1.1k Percentage of Two or More Races 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2009
Percentage of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Head Start Programs
Recommendation 2:
Percentage of Counselors’ Time Spent on Tasks
- 2.4a Percentage of Counselors' Time Spent on Postsecondary Admission Counseling by School Type, 2004-2010
- 2.4b Percentage of Counselors' Time Spent on Tasks by School Type, 2010
Statewide Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
Professional Development for Secondary School Counselors
- 2.3a Percentage of Secondary Schools that Require College Counselors to Participate in Professional Development, by School Type, 2006-2010
- 2.3b Percentage of Secondary Schools that Cover All Professional Development Costs by School Type, 2006-2009
Student-to-Counselor Ratio
Recommendation 3:
National Status Dropout Rate — Including Institutional Populations
- 3.3a National Status Dropout Rates - Including Institutional Populations, 1999 - 2010
- 3.3b National Status Dropout Rates by Race/Ethnicity-Including Institutional Populations, 2010
- 3.3c National Status Dropout Rates by Gender-Including Institutional Populations, 2010
- 3.3d National Status Dropout Rates by Age — Including Institutional Populations, 2010
National Status Dropout Rate — Excluding Institutional Populations
- 3.2a National Status Dropout Rates — Excluding Institutional Populations, 1999 - 2010
- 3.2b National Status Dropout Rates by Race/Ethnicity - Excluding Institutional Populations, 2009
- 3.2c National Status Dropout Rates by Gender — Excluding Institutional Populations, 2009
- 3.2d National Status Dropout Rates by Age - Excluding Institutional Populations, 2009
Graduation Rates of Public High School Students
- 3.1a How States Calculate Graduation Rates
- 3.1b National Average Graduation Rates for Public High School Students, 2003-2009
- 3.1c National Average Graduation Rates for Public High School Students by Race/Ethnicity, 2006-2009
- 3.1d Average Graduation Rates for Public High School Students by State Rank, 2009
- 3.1e Average Graduation Rates for Asian American or Pacific Islander Public High School Students by State Rank, 2009
- 3.1f Average Graduation Rates for American Indian or Alaska Native Public High School Students by State Rank, 2009
- 3.1g Average Graduation Rates for African American Public High School Students by State Rank, 2009
- 3.1h Average Graduation Rates for Hispanic Public High School Students by State Rank, 2009
- 3.1i Average Graduation Rates for White Public High School Students by State Rank, 2009
- 3.1j States with Exit Examinations, 2011
- 3.1k States where End-of Course Exams are Used as the Exit Exam, 2010
- 3.1l States with Reciprocity with other States' Exit Exams, 2010
- 3.1m States with Substitute Assessments, 2010
- 3.1n States with Alternative Diploma or Certificate, 2010
National Event Dropout Rate
- 3.4a National Event Dropout Rates of Public High School Students in Grades 9-12, 2003 - 2009
- 3.4b National Event Dropout Rates of Public and Private High School Students Ages 15-24, <br />2003 - 2009
- 3.4c National Event Dropout Rates of Public and Private High School Students Ages 15 - 24 by Race/Ethnicity, 2006-2009
- 3.4d State Statutory Age when Students Can Legally Drop Out
- 3.4e National Event Dropout Rates of Public and Private High School Students Ages 15 - 24 by Gender, 2009
- 3.4f Event Dropout Rates for Public School Students in Grades 9 - 12 by State Rank, 2009
- 3.4g Event Dropout Rates for Asian American or Pacific islander Public School Students in Grades 9-12 by State Rank, 2009
- 3.4h Event Dropout Rates for American Indian or Alaska Native Public School Students in Grades 9 - 12 by State Rank, 2008
- 3.4i Event Dropout Rates for African American Public School Students in Grades 9-12 by State Rank, 2008
- 3.4j Event Dropout Rates for White Public School Students in Grades 9-12 by State Rank, 2008
- 3.4k Event Dropout Rates for Hispanic Public School Students in Grades 9-12 by State Rank, 2008
- 3.4l Event Dropout Rates for Public School Students in 9th Grade by State Rank, 2008
- 3.4m Event Dropout Rates for Public School Students in 10th Grade by State Rank, 2008
- 3.4n Event Dropout Rates for Public School Students in 11th Grade by State Rank, 2008
- 3.4o Event Dropout Rates for Public School Students in 12th Grade by State Rank, 2008
Recommendation 4:
Percentage of Public High Schools Offering AP® or IB Courses in the Four Core Subject Areas
- 4.1a Percentage of Public High Schools<sup>1</sup> Offering AP<sup>&reg;</sup> or IB Courses in the Four Core Subject Areas<sup>2</sup> by State Rank, 2011
- 4.1b Percentage of Public High Schools<sup>1</sup> Offering Advanced Placement (AP) in the Four Core Subject Areas<sup>2</sup> by State Rank, 2011
- 4.1c Public High School and AP Examinees Student Populations by Race/Ethnicity for the Class of 2011
- 4.1d Percentage of Public High School Students Taking an AP Exam by State Rank, Class of 2011
- 4.1e Percentage of Public High School Students Scoring 3 or Higher on an AP Exam by State Rank, Class of 2011
- 4.1f Public High Schools Offering IB Courses in the Four Core Subject Areas by State Rank, 2011
Percentage of Students in Remedial College Classes
- 4.4a Percentage of First- and Second-Year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses after High School Graduation, 2008
- 4.4b Percentage of First- and Second-year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses after High School Graduation by Race/Ethnicity, 2008
- 4.4c Percentage of First- and Second-year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses after High School Graduation by Gender, 2008
- 4.4d Percentage of First- and Second-year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses after High School Graduation by Age, 2008
- 4.4e Percentage of First- and Second-year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses after High School Graduation by Income, 2008
- 4.4f Percentage of First- and Second-Year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses After High School Graduation by Institutional Type, 2008
- 4.4g Percentage of First- and Second-year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses after High School Graduation by Attendance Intensity, 2008
- 4.4h Percentage of First- and Second-year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses after High School Graduation by Class Level, 2008
Percentage of Schools Offering Dual Enrollment
- 4.2a National Percentage of Schools that Offer Dual Enrollment and Mean Percentage of Students Enrolled in Dual Enrollment, 2010
- 4.2b National Percentage of Schools that Offer Dual Enrollment and Mean Percentage of Students Enrolled in Dual Enrollment, by Control of Institution, 2010
- 4.2c National Percentage of Schools that Offer Dual Enrollment and Mean Percentage of Students Enrolled in Dual Enrollment, by School Enrollment, 2010
- 4.2d National Percentage of Schools that Offer Dual Enrollment and Mean Percentage of Students Enrolled in Dual Enrollment, by Percentage of Free or Reduced Lunch Students, 2010
Percentage of States with Alignment Between K–12 and Higher Education Standards
- 4.3a Percentage of States with Alignment Between High School Standards and College and Workplace Expectations, 2011
- 4.3b Percentage of States with Alignment Between High School Graduation Requirements and College and Workplace Expectations, 2011
- 4.3c Percentage of States with College and Career-Ready Assessment Systems, 2011
- 4.3d Percentage of States with P-20 Longitudinal Data Systems, 2011
- 4.3e Percentage of States who have Adopted the National Common Core Standards, 2011
Recommendation 5:
Percentage of Teachers by Full-Time Teaching Experience by State
Percentage of Public School Teachers of Grades Nine Through 12 by Field
- 5.2a Percentage of Public School Teachers of Grades 9 Through 12 by Field, 2008
- 5.2b Percentage of Public School Teachers of Grades 9 Through 12 in Mathematics and Science Fields by Race/Ethnicity, 2008
- 5.2c Percentage of Public School Teachers of Grades 9 Through 12 in Mathematics and Science Fields by Gender, 2008
Data Systems to Monitor Teacher Quality
- 5.6a Percentage of States in which Teacher Evaluation is Tied to Student Achievement, 2012
- 5.6b Percentage of States in which Teacher and Student Records can be Matched by Course/Subject and State Assessment Results, 2012
- 5.6c Percentage of States in Which Teachers Are Assigned a Unique <br>Identification Number, 2010
- 5.6d States that Link Teachers to Student-Growth Data
- 5.6e States that Link Teachers and Their Performance Data Back to Teacher Education Programs
State Encouragement and Support for Teacher Professional Development
- 5.1a States with Professional Development Standards, 2012
- 5.1b States that Finance Professional Development for All Districts, 2012
- 5.1c States that Require Districts/Schools to Set Aside Time for Professional Development, 2012
- 5.1d States that Require Districts to Align Professional Development with Local Priorities and Goals, 2012
- 5.1e States that Provide Financial Incentives for Teachers to Earn National Board Certification, 2012
State Policies on Out-of-Field Teachers
- 5.3a States that Require Parental Notification of Out-of-Field Teachers, 2012
- 5.3b States that have a Ban or Cap on the Number of Out-of-Field Teachers, 2012
Percentage of Bachelor’s Master’s and Doctoral Degrees Earned in Education
- 5.4a Percentage of Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degrees Earned in Education, 1997-2010
- 5.4b Percentage of Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degrees Earned in Education by Race/Ethnicity, 2010
- 5.4c Percentage of Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degrees Earned in Education by Gender, 2010
- 5.4d Percentage of Bachelor's and Master's Degrees Earned in Education by State Rank, 2010
- 5.4e Percentage of Bachelor's Degrees Earned in Education by State Rank, 2010
- 5.4f Percentage of Master's Degrees Earned in Education by State Rank, 2010
Percentage of Teachers Leaving the Profession
- 5.5a National Percentage of Teachers Leaving the Profession by School Type, 1989-2009
- 5.5b National Percentage of Teachers Leaving the Profession by Race/Ethnicity
- 5.5c National Percentage of Teachers Leaving the Profession by Gender, 2009
- 5.5d National Percentage of Teachers Leaving the Profession by Age
Recommendation 6:
Percentage of Four-Year Colleges That Participate in National and State Application Systems
- 6.3a National Percentage of Four-Year Colleges that Use the Common Application, Universal College Application or the Common Black College Application, 2000-2010
- 6.3b Percentage of Four-Year Colleges the Use the Common Application, Universal College Application or the Common Black College Application by State Rank, 2010
- 6.3c States with State-Wide Common Applications for Public Four-Year College and Universities, 2011
Immediate Enrollment Rate of High School Graduates
- 6.4a Percentage of High School Completers Enrolled in Two- or Four-Year Colleges Immediately Following High School Completion, 1998-2010
- 6.4b Percentage of High School Completers Enrolled in Two- or Four-Year Colleges Immediately Following High School Completion by By Race/Ethnicity<sup>1</sup>, 1998-2010
- 6.4c Percentage of High School Completers Enrolled in Two- or Four-Year Colleges Immediately Following High School Completion By Gender, 1998-2010
- 6.4d Percentage of High School Completers Enrolled in Two- or Four-Year Colleges Immediately Following High School Completion By Family Income, 1998-2010
- 6.4e Percentage of High School Completers Enrolled in Two- or Four-Year Colleges Immediately Following High School Completion by Parental Education<sup>1</sup>, 1998-2008
- 6.4f Rate of High School Graduates Going to College by State Rank, 2008
- 6.4g Rate of High School Graduates Going to College In-State by State Rank, 2008
- 6.4h Rate of High School Graduates Going to College Out of State by State Rank, 2008
Percentage of Four-Year Colleges That Accept Admission Applications Online
- 6.2a National Percentage of Four-Year Colleges to which Students Can Submit Admission Applications Online, 2001-2010
- 6.2b Percentage of Four-Year Colleges to which Students Can Submit Admission Applications Online by State Rank, 2010
Percentage of Four-Year Colleges with Admission Applications Available Online
Recommendation 7:
Grant Aid for Students from Low-Income Families
- 7.1a National Total Grant Aid Per Low-Income Dependent Student, 1996-2008 (in constant 2008 Dollars)
- 7.1b National Average Percentage Increase in Total Grant Aid Per Dependent Student, 2004-2008 (in Constant 2008 Dollars)
- 7.1c National Average Dollar Increase in Total Grant Aid Per Low-Income Dependent Student, 2004-2008 (in constant 2008 dollars)
- 7.1d Average Aid (Federal Loand& Grant Aid) per Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Student in Constant 2011 Dollars, 1973-74 to 2011-12
- 7.1e Average Aid (Federal Loans & Grant Aid) per Undergraduate FTE in 2011 Dollars, 1995-96 to 2011-12
- 7.1f Average Aid (Federal Loans & Grant Aid) per Graduate FTE in 2011 Dollars
- 7.1g Total Undergraduate Student Aid by Source (in Billions), 2011-12
- 7.1h Number of Recipients of Federal Aid by Program (with Average Aid Received), 2011-12
- 7.1i Proportion of Undergraduate Students Borrowing Federal Stafford Loans, 2001-02, 2006-07 and 2011-12
Student Loan Debt Levels
- 7.2a Public Four Year: Average Total Debt Levels of Bachelor's Degree Recipients in 2011 Dollars, 1999-2000 to 2010-11
- 7.2b Private Nonprofit Four Year: Average Total Debt Levels of Bachelor's Degree Recipients in 2011 Dollars, 1999-2000 to 2010-11
- 7.2c Distribution of Total Undergraduate Debt by Sector and Type of Degree or Certificate, 2007-08
- 7.2d Median Debt Levels of 2007-08 Bachelor's Degree Recipients at Public Four-Year Institutions Who Borrowed and Percentage with Debt, by Dependency Status and Family Income
- 7.2e Median Debt Levels of 2007-08 Bachelor's Degree Recipients at Private Nonprofit Four-Year Institutions Who Borrowed and Percentage with Debt, by Dependency Status and Family Income
- 7.2f Median Debt Levels of 2007-08 Bachelor's Degree Recipients at For-Profit Four-Year Institutions Who Borrowed and Percentage with Debt, by Dependency Status and Family Income
Recommendation 8:
Earnings of College Graduates
Changes in Family Income Level
Tuition, Fees and Other Costs of Attendance at Colleges and Universities
- 8.2a Average Estimated Undergraduate Budgets, 2012-13 (Enrollment-Weighted)
- 8.2b Average Published Charges for Undergraduates by Carnegie Classification, 2012-13 (Enrollment-Weighted)
- 8.2c Average Annual Percentage Increases in Inflation-Adjusted Published Prices by Decade, 1982-83 to <br>2012-13
- 8.2d Inflation-Adjusted Published Tuition and Fees Relative to 1982-83, 1982-83 to 2012-13 (1982-83=100)
- 8.2e In-State Tuition Prices at Public Two-Year Institutions by State Rank, 2012-2013
- 8.2f In-State Tuition Prices at Public Four-Year Institutions by State Rank, 2012-2013
- 8.2g Tuition Prices at Private Four-Year Institutions by State Rank, 2011-2012
State Appropriations to Fund Higher Education
- 8.1a Total Appropriations in 2011 Dollars (in Billions)
- 8.1b Appropriations per Public FTE Student in 2011 Dollars (in Thousands)
- 8.1c Educational Fiscal Support by State Rank, FY 2011-2012
- 8.1d Educational Fiscal Support per FTE by State Rank, FY 2011
Net Price Students Pay for College
Recommendation 9:
Graduation Rates of Associate Degree– and Certificate-Seeking Students
- 9.2a National Three-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges, 2002-2010
- 9.2b National Three-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year HBCU, Tribal, and Hispanic Colleges, 2010
- 9.2c National Three-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by Race/Ethnicity, 2010
- 9.2d Three-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.2e Three-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Public Two-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.2f Three-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Private Not-for-profit Two-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.2g Three-Year Graduation Rates of Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.2h Three-Year Graduation Rates of American Indian or Alaska Native Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.2i Three-Year Graduation Rates of African American Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.2j Three-Year Graduation Rates of Hispanic Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.2k Three-Year Graduation Rates of White Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.2l National Four-Year Graduation Rates of Degree-and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges, 2008-2010
- 9.2m National Four-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year HBCU, Tribal, and Hispanic Colleges, 2010
- 9.2n Four-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.2o Four-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Public Two-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.2p Four-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Private Not-for-profit Two-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.2q National Two-Year Graduation Rates of Degree-and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges, 2008-2010
- 9.2r National Two-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year HBCU, Tribal, and Hispanic Colleges, 2010
- 9.2s Two-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.2t Two-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Public Two-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.2u Two-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Private Not-for-profit Two-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention
- 9.1a National Full-time Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rates, 2007-2010
- 9.1b National Part-time Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rates, 2007-2010
- 9.1c Full-Time Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rates at Public Two-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.1d Full-time Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rates at Public Four-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.1e Full-time Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rates at Private Not-for-profit Four-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
Graduation Rates of Bachelor’s Degree-Seeking Students
- 9.3a National Six-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students, 2002-2010
- 9.3b National Six-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students by Race/Ethnicity, 2010
- 9.3c Six-Year Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rates of Students Beginning at Four-year Colleges in 2003-2004
- 9.3d National Six-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Four-Year HBCU, Tribal, and Hispanic Colleges, 2010
- 9.3e Six-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Four-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.3f Six-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Public Four-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.3g Six-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Private Not-for-profit Four-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.3h Six-Year Graduation Rates of Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Four-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.3i Six-Year Graduation Rates of American Indian or Alaska Native Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Four-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.3j Six-Year Graduation Rates of African American Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Four-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.3k Six-Year Graduation Rates of Hispanic Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Four-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.3l Six-Year Graduation Rates of White Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Four-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.3m National Eight-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students, 2008 - 2010
- 9.3n National Eight-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Two-Year HBCU, Tribal, and Hispanic Colleges, 2010
- 9.3o Eight-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Four-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.3p Eight-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Public Four-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.3q Eight-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Private Not-for-profit Four-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.3r National Four-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students, 2008 - 2010
- 9.3s National Four-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Two-Year HBCU, Tribal, and Hispanic Colleges, 2010
- 9.3t Four-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Four-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.3u Four-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Public Four-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
- 9.3v Four-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Private Not-for-profit Four-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2010
Degrees Awarded at Colleges and Universities
- 9.4a Number of Degrees Awarded by Degree Type for the Nation from 2001-2010
- 9.4b Number of Degrees Granted in the Nation by Sector, 2010
- 9.4c Number of Degrees Granted in the Nation by Race/Ethnicity, 2010
- 9.4d Number of Degrees Granted by Gender, 2010
- 9.4e Total Degrees Awarded by Major CIP Code by State Rank, 2010
- 9.4f Number of Associate's Degrees Awarded by State Rank, 2010
- 9.4g Number of Bachelor's Degrees Awarded by State Rank, 2010
- 9.4h Number of Masters Degrees Awarded by State Rank, 2010
- 9.4i Number of Doctorate Degrees Awarded by State Rank, 2010
Recommendation 10:
Educational Attainment for Adults Ages 25 to 34
- 10.1a National Educational Attainment of Adults Ages 25-34, 2010
- 10.1b National Educational Attainment of Adults Ages 25-34 by Race/Ethnicity, 2011
- 10.1c Percentage of Adults Ages 25-34 with Less than a High School Diploma by State Rank, 2010
- 10.1d Percentage of Adults Ages 25-34 with Only a High School Diploma but No College by State Rank, 2010
- 10.1e Percentage of Adults Ages 25-34 with Some College but No Degree by State Rank, 2010
Adults Ages 25 to 34 with No High School Diploma Who Attain a GED
- 10.2a National Percentage of Adults Ages 25-34 with no High School Diploma who were GED Candidates, 2005-2010
- 10.2b Percentage of Adults Ages 25-34 with no High School Diploma who were GED Candidates by State Rank, 2010
- 10.2c National Percentage of Adults Ages 25-34 with no High School Diploma who Attained a GED, 2005-2010
- 10.2d Percentage of Adults Ages 25-34 with No High School Diploma who Attained a GED by State Rank, 2010
Enrollment of Nontraditional Students in Postsecondary Education
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Indicator Worksheet
Recommendation 1:
Percentage of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool Programs or Kindergarten Programs
- 1.1a National Percentage of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by Age, 2006-08
- 1.1b Percentage of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by Race/Ethnicity, 2006-08
- 1.1c Percentage of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2006-08
- 1.1d Percentage of 3-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2006-08
- 1.1e Percentage of 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2006-08
- 1.1f Percentage of Asian 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2006-08
- 1.1g Percentage of American Indian or Alaska Native 3- and 4- Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2006-08
- 1.1h Percentage of Black 3- and 4-Year Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2006-08
- 1.1i Percentage of Hispanic 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2006-08
- 1.1j Percentage of White 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2006-08
- 1.1k Percentage of Two or More Races 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool or Kindergarten Programs by State Rank, 2006-08
Percentage of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in State-Funded Pre-K Programs
- 1.2a Percentage of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in State-Funded Pre-K Programs by State Rank
- 1.2b Percentage of 3-Year-Olds Enrolled in State-Funded Pre-K Programs by State Rank
- 1.2c Percentage of 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in State-Funded Pre-K Programs by State Rank
Percentage of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Head Start Programs
Recommendation 2:
Student-to-Counselor Ratio
- 2.1a National Student-to-Counselor Ratio, 1998-2009
- 2.1b Student-to-Counselor Ratio by State Rank
- 2.1c National Student-to-College Counselor Ratio by School Type, 2005-09
Statewide Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
Professional Development for Secondary School Counselors
- 2.3a Percentage of Secondary Schools That Require Professional Development by School Type, 2006-09
- 2.3b Percentage of Secondary Schools That Cover All Professional Development Costs by School Type, 2006-09
Percentage of Counselors' Time Spent on Tasks
Recommendation 3:
Graduation Rates of Public High School Students
- 3.1a National Average Graduation Rates for Public High School Students, 2003-08
- 3.1b National Average Graduation Rates for Public High School Students by Race/Ethnicity
- 3.1c Average Graduation Rates for Public High School Students by State Rank
- 3.1d Average Graduation Rates for Asian American or Pacific Islander Public High School Students by State Rank
- 3.1e Average Graduation Rates for American Indian or Alaska Native Public High School Students by State Rank
- 3.1f Average Graduation Rates for African American Public High School Students by State Rank
- 3.1g Average Graduation Rates for Hispanic Public High School Students by State Rank
- 3.1h Average Graduation Rates for White Public High School Students by State Rank
- 3.1i States with Exit Examinations
- 3.1j States Where End-of-Course Exams Are Used as the Exit Exam
- 3.1k States That Have Reciprocity with Other States' Exit Exams
- 3.1l States with Substitute Assessments
- 3.1m States with Alternative Diploma or Certificate
National Status Dropout Rate — Excluding Institutional Populations
- 3.2a National Status Dropout Rates - Excluding Institutional Populations, 1999-2008
- 3.2b National Status Dropout Rates by Race/Ethnicity - Excluding Institutional Populations, 2008
- 3.2c National Status Dropout Rates by Gender - Excluding Institutional Populations, 2008
- 3.2d National Status Dropout Rates by Age - Excluding Institutional Populations, 2008
National Status Dropout Rate — Including Institutional Populations
- 3.3a National Status Dropout Rates of 16- to 24-Year-Olds (Institutionalized), 1999-2008
- 3.3b National Status Dropout Rates by Race/Ethnicity - Including Institutional Populations, 2008
- 3.3c National Status Dropout Rates by Gender - Including Institutional Populations, 2008
- 3.3d National Status Dropout Rates by Age, Including Institutional Populations, 2008
National Event Dropout Rate
- 3.4a National Event Dropout Rates of Public High School Students in Grades 9-12, 2003-08
- 3.4b National Event Dropout Rates of Public High School Students in Grades 9-12 by Race/Ethnicity, 2006-2008
- 3.4c National Event Dropout Rates of Public High School Students in Grades 9-12 by Gender, 2008
- 3.4d State Statutory Age When Students Can Legally Drop Out
- 3.4e Event Dropout Rates for Public School Students in Grades 9-12 by State Rank
- 3.4f Event Dropout Rates for Asian American or Pacific Islander Public School Students in Grades 9-12 by State Rank
- 3.4g Dropout Rates for American Indian or Alaska Native Public School Students
- 3.4h Event Dropout Rates for African American Public School Students in Grades 9-12 by State Rank, 2008
- 3.4i Event Dropout Rates for White Public School Students in Grades 9-12 by State Rank
- 3.4j Event Dropout Rates for Hispanic Public School Students Grades 9-12 by State Rank
- 3.4k Event Dropout Rates for Public School Students in Ninth Grade by State Rank
- 3.4l Event Dropout Rates for Public School Students in 10th Grade by State Rank
- 3.4m Event Dropout Rates for Public School Students in 11th Grade by State Rank
- 3.4n Event Dropout Rates for Public School Students in 12th Grade by State Rank
Recommendation 4:
Percentage of Public High Schools Offering AP® or IB Courses in the Four Core Subject Areas
- 4.1a Percentage of Public High Schools Offering AP or IB Courses in the Four Core Subject Areas
- 4.1b Percentage of Public High Schools Offering Advanced Placement (AP) in the Four Core Subject Areas
- 4.1c Public High School and AP Examinees by Race/Ethnicity
- 4.1d Percentage of Public High School Students Taking an AP Exam
- 4.1e Percentage of Public High School Students Scoring 3 or Higher on an AP Exam
- 4.1f Percentage of Public High Schools Offering IB Courses in the Four Core Subject Areas
Percentage of Schools Offering Dual Enrollment
- 4.2a National Percentage of Schools that Offer Dual Enrollment and Mean Percentage of Students Enrolled in Dual Enrollment
- 4.2b National Percentage of Schools that Offer Dual Enrollment and Mean Percentage of Students Enrolled in Dual Enrollment, by Control of Institution
- 4.2c National Percentage of Schools that Offer Dual Enrollment and Mean Percentage of Students Enrolled in Dual Enrollment, by School Enrollment
- 4.2d National Percentage of Schools that Offer Dual Enrollment and Mean Percentage of Students Enrolled in Dual Enrollment Who Receive Free or Reduced-Price Lunches, 2009
Percentage of States with Alignment Between K–12 and Higher Education Standards
- 4.3a Percentage of States with Alignment Between High School Standards and College and Workplace Expectations
- 4.3b Percentage of States with Alignment Between High School Graduation Requirements and College and Workplace Expectations
- 4.3c Percentage of States with College and Career-Ready Assessment Systems
- 4.3d Percentage of States with P-20 Longitudinal Data Systems
- 4.3e Percentage of States who have Adopted the National Common Core Standards
Percentage of Students in Remedial College Classes
- 4.4a Percentage of First- and Second-Year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses after High School Graduation
- 4.4b Percentage of First- and Second-year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses after High School Graduation by Race/Ethnicity, 2008
- 4.4c Percentage of First- and Second-year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses after High School Graduation by Gender, 2008
- 4.4d Percentage of First- and Second-year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses after High School Graduation by Age, 2008
- 4.4e Percentage of First- and Second-year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses after High School Graduation by Income, 2008
- 4.4f Percentage of First- and Second-Year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses After High School Graduation by Institutional Type, 2008
- 4.4g Percentage of First- and Second-year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses after High School Graduation by Institutional Type, 2008
- 4.4h Percentage of First- and Second-year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses after High School Graduation by Attendance Intensity
- 4.4i Percentage of First- and Second-year Undergraduates in Remedial Courses after High School Graduation by Class Level, 2008
Recommendation 5:
State Encouragement and Support for Teacher Professional Development
- 5.1a States with Professional Development Standards
- 5.1b States That Finance Professional Development for All Districts
- 5.1c States That Require Districts/Schools to Set Aside Time for Professional Development
- 5.1d States That Require Districts to Align Professional Development with Local Priorities and Goals
- 5.1e States That Provide Incentives for Teachers to Earn National Board Certification
Percentage of Public School Teachers of Grades Nine Through 12 by Field
- 5.2a Percentage of Public School Teachers of Grades 9 Through 12 by Field
- 5.2b Percentage of Public School Teachers of Grades 9 Through 12 in Mathematics and Science Fields by Race/Ethnicity
- 5.2c Percentage of Public School Teachers of Grades 9 Through 12 in Mathematics and Science Fields by Gender
State Policies on Out-of-Field Teachers
- 5.3a States That Require Parental Notification of Out-of-Field Teachers
- 5.3b States That Have a Ban or Cap on the Number of Out-of-Field Teachers
Percentage of Bachelor's Master's and Doctoral Degrees Earned in Education
- 5.4a Percentage of Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degrees Earned in Education, 1997-2008
- 5.4b Percentage of Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degrees Earned in Education by Race/Ethnicity
- 5.4c Percentage of Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degrees Earned in Education by Gender
- 5.4d Percentage of Bachelor's and Master's Degrees Earned in Education by State Rank
- 5.4e Percentage of Bachelor's Degrees Earned in Education by State Rank
- 5.4f Percentage of Master's Degrees Earned in Education by State Rank
Percentage of Teachers Leaving the Profession
- 5.5a National Percentage of Teachers Leaving the Profession by School Type, 1989-2009
- 5.5b National Percentage of Teachers Leaving the Profession by Race/Ethnicity
- 5.5c National Percentage of Teachers Leaving the Profession by Gender
- 5.5d National Percentage of Teachers Leaving the Profession by Age
Data Systems to Monitor Teacher Quality
- 5.6a Percentage of States in Which Teacher Evaluation Is Tied to Student Achievement
- 5.6b Percentage of States in Which Teacher and Student Records Can Be Matched by Course/Subject and State Assessment Results
- 5.6c Percentage of States in Which Teachers Are Assigned a Unique Identification Number
Percentage of Teachers by Full-Time Teaching Experience by State
Recommendation 6:
Percentage of Four-Year Colleges with Admission Applications Available Online
- 6.1a National Percentage of Four-Year Colleges with Admission Applications Available Online, 2001-09
- 6.1b Percentage of Four-Year Colleges with Admission Applications Available Online by State Rank
Percentage of Four-Year Colleges That Accept Admission Applications Online
- 6.2a National Percentage of Four-Year Colleges to Which Students Can Submit Admission Applications Online, 2001-09
- 6.2b Percentage of Four-Year Colleges to Which Students Can Submit Admission Applications Online by State Rank
Percentage of Four-Year Colleges That Participate in National and State Application Systems
- 6.3a National Percentage of Four-Year Colleges That Use the Common Application, Universal College Application or Common Black College Application, 2000-09
- 6.3b Percentage of Four-Year Colleges That Use the Common Application, Universal College Application or Common Black College Application by State Rank
- 6.3c States with State-Wide Common Applications for Public Four-Year College and Universities
Immediate Enrollment Rate of High School Graduates
- 6.4a Percentage of High School Completers Enrolled in Two- or Four-Year Colleges Immediately Following High School Completion, 1998-2008
- 6.4b Percentage of High School Completers Enrolled in Two- or Four-Year Colleges Immediately Following High School Completion by Race/Ethnicity, 1998-2008
- 6.4c Percentage of High School Completers Enrolled in Two- or Four-Year Colleges Immediately Following High School Completion by Gender, 1998-2008
- 6.4d Percentage of High School Completers Enrolled in Two- or Four-Year Colleges Immediately Following High School Completion by Family Income, 1998-2008
- 6.4e Percentage of High School Completers Enrolled in Two- or Four-Year Colleges Immediately Following High School Completion by Parental Education, 1998-2008
- 6.4f Rate of High School Graduates Going to College by State Rank
- 6.4g Rate of High School Graduates Going to College In State by State Rank
- 6.4h Rate of High School Graduates Going to College Out of State by State Rank
Recommendation 7:
Grant Aid for Students from Low-Income Families
- 7.1a National Total Grant Aid per Low-Income Dependent Student, 1996-2008 (in Constant 2008 Dollars)
- 7.1b Average Percentage Change in Total Grant Aid per Dependent Student by Income, 2004-2008 (in Constant 2008 Dollars)
- 7.1c National Average Dollar Increase in Total Grant Aid per Dependent Student by Income, 2004-08 (in Constant 2008 Dollars)
- 7.1d Average Aid (Federal Loans & Grant Aid) per Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Student in Constant 2010 Dollars, 1973-74 to 2010-11
- 7.1e Average Aid (Federal Loans & Grant Aid) per Undergraduate FTE in Constant 2010 Dollars, 1995-96 to 2010-11
- 7.1f Average Aid (Federal Loans & Grant Aid) per Graduate FTE in Constant 2010 Dollars, 1995-96 to 2010-11
- 7.1g Total Undergraduate Student Aid by Source (in Billions), 2010-11
- 7.1h Number of Recipients of Federal Aid by Program (with Average Aid Received), 2010-11
- 7.1i Percentage of Undergraduate Students Borrowing Federal Stafford Loans, 2000-01, 2005-06 and 2010-11
Student Loan Debt Levels
- 7.2a Public Four Year: Average Total Debt Levels of Bachelor's Degree Recipients in Constant 2010 Dollars, 1999-2000 to 2009-10
- 7.2b Private Nonprofit Four Year: Average Total Debt Levels of Bachelor's Degree Recipients in Constant 2010 Dollars
- 7.2c Distribution of Total Undergraduate Debt by Sector and Type of Degree or Certificate, 2007-08
- 7.2d Median Debt Levels of 2007-08 Bachelor's Degree Recipients at Public Four-Year Institutions Who Borrowed and Percentage with Debt, by Dependency Status and Family Income
- 7.2e Median Debt Levels of 2007-08 Bachelor's Degree Recipients at Private Nonprofit Four-Year Institutions Who Borrowed and Percentage with Debt, by Dependency Status and Family Income
- 7.2f Median Debt Levels of 2007-08 Bachelor's Degree Recipients at For-Profit Four-Year Institutions Who Borrowed and Percentage with Debt, by Dependency Status and Family Income
Simplifying the Federal Student Aid System and the Application Process
Implementation of Policies Designed to Provide Incentives for Institutions to Promote Enrollment and Success of Low-Income and First-Generation Students
Recommendation 8:
State Appropriations to Fund Higher Education
- 8.1a Total Appropriations in Constant 2010 Dollars (in Billions)
- 8.1b Appropriations per Public FTE Student in Constant 2010 Dollars (in Thousands), 1980-81 to 2010-11
- 8.1c Educational Fiscal Support by State Rank, FY 2010-2011
- 8.1d Educational Fiscal Support per FTE by State Rank, FY 2010-2011
Tuition, Fees and Other Costs of Attendance at Colleges and Universities
- 8.2a Average Estimated Undergraduate Budgets by Type and Control of Institution, 2011-12 (Enrollment Weighted)
- 8.2b Average Published Charges for Undergraduates by Carnegie Classification, 2011-12 (Enrollment Weighted)
- 8.2c Average Annual Percentage Increases in Infl ation-Adjusted Published Prices by Decade
- 8.2d Inflation-Adjusted Published Tuition and Fees Relative to 1981-82, 1981-82 to 2011-12 (1981-82=100)
- 8.2e In-State Tuition Prices at Public Two-Year Institutions by State Rank, 2011-2012
- 8.2f In-State Tuition Prices at Public Four-Year Institutions by State Rank, 2011-2012
- 8.2g Tuition Prices at Private Four-Year Institutions by State Rank, 2011-2012
Net Price Students Pay for College
Changes in Family Income Level
Earnings of College Graduates
Recommendation 9:
Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention
- 9.1a National Full-Time Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rates, 2007-08
- 9.1b National Part-Time Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rates, 2007-08
- 9.1c Full-Time Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rates at Public Two-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.1d Full-Time Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rates at Public Four-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.1e Full-Time Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rates at Private Not-for-Profit Four-Year Colleges by State Rank
Graduation Rates of Associate Degree– and Certificate-Seeking Students
- 9.2a National Three-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges, 2002-08
- 9.2b National Three-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by Race/Ethnicity
- 9.2c Three-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.2d Three-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Public Two-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.2e Three-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Private Not-for-Profit Two-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.2f Three-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Private For-Profit Two-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.2g Three-Year Graduation Rates of Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.2h Three-Year Graduation Rates of American Indian or Alaska Native Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by State Rank, 2008
- 9.2i Three-Year Graduation Rates of African American Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.2j Three-Year Graduation Rates of Hispanic Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.2k Three-Year Graduation Rates of White Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.2l National Four-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges
- 9.2m Four-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Two-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.2n Four-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Public Two-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.2o Four-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Private Not-for-Profit Two-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.2p Four-Year Graduation Rates of Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students at Private For-Profit Two-Year Colleges by State Rank
Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students
- 9.3a National Six-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students, 2002-08
- 9.3b National Six-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students by Race/Ethnicity
- 9.3c Six-Year Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rates of Students Beginning at Four-Year Colleges, 2003-04
- 9.3d Six-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Four-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.3e Six-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Public Four-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.3f Six-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Private Not-for-Profit Four-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.3g Six-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Private For-Profit Four-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.3h Six-Year Graduation Rates of Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Four-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.3i Six-Year Graduation Rates of American Indian or Alaska Native Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Four-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.3j Six-Year Graduation Rates of Black or African American Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Four-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.3k Six-Year Graduation Rates of Hispanic or Latino Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Four-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.3l Six-Year Graduation Rates of White Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Four-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.3m National Eight-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students
- 9.3n Eight-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Four-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.3o Eight-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Public Four-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.3p Eight-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Private Not-for-Profit Four-Year Colleges by State Rank
- 9.3q Eight-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students at Private For-Profit Four-Year Colleges by State Rank
Degrees Awarded at Colleges and Universities
- 9.4a Number of Degrees Awarded by Degree Type for the Nation From 2001-2009
- 9.4b Number of Degrees Granted in the Nation by Sector, 2009
- 9.4c Number of Degrees Granted in the Nation by Race/Ethnicity
- 9.4d Number of Degrees Granted by Gender
- 9.4e Total Degrees Awarded by Major CIP Code
- 9.4f Number of Associate Degrees Awarded by State Rank
- 9.4g Number of Bachelor's Degrees Awarded by State Rank
- 9.4h Number of Master's Degrees Awarded by State Rank
- 9.4i Number of Doctoral Degrees Awarded by State Rank
- 9.4j Number of Professional Degrees Awarded by State Rank
Recommendation 10:
Educational Attainment for Adults Ages 25 to 34
- 10.1a National Educational Attainment of Adults Ages 25-34
- 10.1b National Educational Attainment of Adults Ages 25-34 by Race/Ethnicity
- 10.1c Percentage of Adults Ages 25-34 with Less Than a High School Diploma by State Rank
- 10.1d Percentage of Adults Ages 25-34 with Only a High School Diploma but No College by State Rank
- 10.1e Percentage of Adults Ages 25-34 with Some College but No Degree by State Rank
Adults Ages 25 to 34 with No High School Diploma Who Attain a GED
- 10.2a National Percentage of Adults Ages 25-34 with No High School Diploma Who Were GED Candidates, 2005-09
- 10.2b Percentage of Adults Ages 25-34 with No High School Diploma Who Were GED Candidates by State Rank
- 10.2c National Percentage of Adults Ages 25-34 with No High School Diploma Who Attained a GED, 2005-09
- 10.2d Percentage of Adults Ages 25-34 with No High School Diploma Who Attained a GED by State Rank
Enrollment of Nontraditional Students in Postsecondary Education
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Recommendation 1:
3- to 5-Year-Olds Enrolled in Preschool Programs
3- to 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in State-Funded Pre-K Programs
- 1.2a Percentage of 3-Year-Olds Enrolled in State-Funded Pre-K Programs by State Rank
- 1.2b Percentage of 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in State-Funded Pre-K Programs by State Rank
3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Head Start Programs
Recommendation 2:
Student-to-Counselor Ratio
Statewide Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
Professional Development
- 2.3a Percentage of Secondary Schools that Require Professional Development, 2006-2008
- 2.3b Percentage of Secondary Schools that Cover All Professional Development Costs, 2004-2008
Counseling Time
Recommendation 3:
Graduation Rates for Public High School Students
- 3.1a National Average Graduation Rates for Public High School Students, 2001-2006
- 3.1b Average Graduation Rates for Public High School Students by State Rank
National Status Dropout Rate (Non-institutional)
- 3.2a National Status Dropout Rates of Non-Institutionalized 16- to 24-Year-Olds, 1998-2007
- 3.2b National Status Dropout Rates of Non-Institutionalized 16- to 24-Year-Olds by Race/Ethnicity, 2007
- 3.2c National Status Dropout Rates of Non-Institutionalized 16- to 24-Year-Olds by Gender, 2007
- 3.2d National Status Dropout Rates of Non-Institutionalized 16- to 24-Year-Olds by Age, 2007
National Status Dropout Rate (Institutional)
- 3.3a National Status Dropout Rates of 16- to 24-Year-Olds (Institutionalized)
- 3.3b National Status Dropout Rates of Institutionalized 16- to 24-Year-Olds by Race/Ethnicity, 2007
- 3.3c Status Dropout Rates of 16- to 24-Year-Olds by Gender (Institutionalized), 2007
- 3.3d Status Dropout Rates of 16- to 24-Year-Olds by Age (Institutionalized), 2007
National Event Dropout Rates
- 3.4a National Event Dropout Rates of 15- to 24-Year-Olds, 1998-2007
- 3.4b National Event Dropout Rates of 15- to 24-Year-Olds by Race/Ethnicity, 2007
- 3.4c National Event Dropout Rates of 15- to 24-Year-Olds by Gender, 2007
- 3.4d National Event Dropout Rates of 15- to 24-Year-Olds by Family Income, 2007
- 3.4e Event Dropout Rates for Public School Students in Grades 9-12 by State Rank
Recommendation 4:
Percentage of Public High Schools Offering Core AP® or IB Courses in the Four Core Subject Areas
- 4.1a Percentage of Public High Schools Offering Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses in the Four Core Subject Areas by State Rank
- 4.1b Percentage of Public High Schools Offering Advanced Placement (AP) in the Four Core Subject Areas
- 4.1c Percentage of Public High Schools Offering International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses in the Four Core Subject Areas by State Rank
Percentage of States with Alignment Between K–12 and Higher Education Standards
- 4.2a Percentage of States with Alignment Between High School Standards with College and Workplace Expectations
- 4.2b Percentage of States with Alignment Between High School Graduation Requirements and College and Workplace Expectations
- 4.2c Percentage of States with College and Career Ready Assessment Systems
- 4.2d Percentage of States with P-20 Longitudinal Data Systems
- 4.2e Percentage of States Committed to Adopting the National Common Core Standards
Percentage of Students in Remedial Classes in College
Recommendation 5:
Teacher Professional Development
- 5.1a States with Professional Development Standards
- 5.1b States that Finance Professional Development for All Districts
- 5.1c States that Require Districts/Schools to Set Aside Time for Professional Development
- 5.1d States that Require Districts to Align Professional Development with Local Priorities and Goals
Public School Teachers in Grades 9 Through 12 by Field
- 5.2a Percentage of Public School Teachers of Grades 9 Through 12 by Field
- 5.2b Percentage of Public School Teachers of Grades 9 Through 12 in STEM Fields by Race/Ethnicity
- 5.2c Percentage of Public School Teachers of Grades 9 Through 12 in STEM Fields by Gender
State Policies on Out-of-Field Teachers
- 5.3a States that Require Parental Notification of Out-of-Field Teachers
- 5.3b States that Have a Ban or Cap on the Number of Out-of-Field Teachers
Degrees Earned in Education
- 5.4a Percentage of Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degrees Earned in Education, 1997-2006
- 5.4b Percentage of Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degrees Earned in Education by Race/Ethnicity, 2006
- 5.4c Percentage of Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degrees Earned in Education by Gender
Teachers Leaving the Profession
Recommendation 6:
Colleges Offering Admission Applications Online
- 6.1a National Percentage of Four-Year Colleges with Admission Applications Available Online, 2001-2008
- 6.1b Percentage of Four-Year Colleges with Admission Applications Available Online by State Rank
Colleges Accepting Admission Applications Online
- 6.2a National Percentage of Four-Year Colleges that Accept Admission Applications Online, 2001-2008
- 6.2b Percentage of Four-Year Colleges that Accept Admission Applications Online by State Rank
Colleges Participating in National Application Systems
- 6.3a National Percentage of Four-Year Colleges that Use the Common Application, Universal College Application, SuperAPP or the Common Black College Application, 2000-2008
- 6.3b Percentage of Four-Year Colleges that Use the Common Application, Universal College Application, SuperAPPor the Common Black College Application by State Rank
Immediate Enrollment Rate of High School Graduates
- 6.4a National Percentage of High School Graduates Enrolled in Two- or Four-Year Colleges Immediately Following Graduation, 1997-2007
- 6.4b National Percentage of High School Graduates Enrolled in Two- or Four-Year Colleges Immediately Following Graduation by Race/ Ethnicity, 2007
- 6.4c National Percentage of High School Graduates Enrolled in Two- or Four-Year Colleges Immediately Following Graduation by Gender, 2007
- 6.4d National Percentage of High School Graduates Enrolled in Two- or Four-Year Colleges Immediately Following Graduation by Family Income, 2007
- 6.4e National Percentage of High School Graduates Enrolled in Two- or Four-Year Colleges Immediately Following Graduation by Parental Education, 2007
- 6.4f Estimated Rate of High School Graduates Going to College by State Rank
- 6.4g Estimated Rate of High School Graduates Going to College in Home State by State Rank
Recommendation 7:
Grant Aid for Low-Income Students
- 7.1a National Total Grant Aid Per Low-Income Dependent Student, 1993-2008 (In Constant 2007 Dollars)
- 7.1b National Average Percentage Increase in Total Grant Aid Per Dependent Student by Income, 2004-2008 (Based on Constant 2007 Dollars)
- 7.1c National Average Dollar Increase in Total Grant Aid Per Dependent Student by Income, 2004-2008
Student Debt Levels
Recommendation 8:
State Appropriations for Higher Education
- 8.1a State Fiscal Support for Higher Education, FY 2005 to FY 2010, (in Millions of Constant 2009 Dollars)
- 8.1b Change in State Fiscal Support for Higher Education, FY 2009 to FY 2010
- 8.1c Change in State Fiscal Support for Higher Education by State Rank
- 8.1d Per Capita Change in State Fiscal Support for Higher Education by State Rank
Tuition, Fees and Other Costs
- 8.2a Levels of Tuition and Fees for 2009-2010 (Enrollment-Weighted)
- 8.2b Percent Change in Published Tuition and Fees Charges for Undergraduates, 2008-2009 to 2009-2010 (Enrollment-Weighted)
- 8.2c Average Annual Percentage Increase in Inflation-Adjusted Published Prices by Decade, 1979-1980 to 2009-2010
- 8.2d In-State Tuition Prices at Public Two-Year Institutions by State Rank
- 8.2e In-State Tuition Prices at Public Four-Year Institutions by State Rank
- 8.2f In-State Tuition Prices at Private Four-Year Institutions by State Rank
- 8.2g Percentage Change in In-State Published Tuition Prices at Public Two-Year Institutions by State Rank
- 8.2h Percentage Change in Published In-State Tuition Prices at Public Four-Year Institutions by State Rank
- 8.2i Percentage Change in Published In-State Tuition Prices at Private Four-Year Institutions by State Rank
Net Price Students Pay for College
Changes in Family Income Levels
Earnings of College Graduates
Recommendation 9:
Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rate
- 9.1a National Full-time Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rates, 2004-2007
- 9.1b Full-Time Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rates at Public Two-Year Institutions by State Rank
- 9.1c Full-time Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rates at Public Four-Year Institutions by State Rank
- 9.1d Full-time Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention Rates at Private Four-Year Institutions by State Rank
Three-Year Graduation Rate of Associate Degrees
- 9.2a National Three-Year Graduation Rates of Associate Degree-Seeking Students, Fall 1997-2007
- 9.2b Percentage of Adults Age 25-44 with an Associate Degree or Higher, 2007
- 9.2c Three-Year Graduation Rates of Associate Degree-Seeking Students by State Rank
- 9.2d Percentage of Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders Age 25-44 with an Associate Degree or Higher
- 9.2e Percentage of American Indian or Alaska Natives Age 25-44 with an Associate Degree or Higher
- 9.2f Percentage of African Americans Age 25-44 with an Associate Degree or Higher
- 9.2g Percentage of Hispanics Age 25-44 with an Associate Degree or Higher
- 9.2h Percentage of Whites Age 25-44 with an Associate Degree or Higher
Six-Year Graduation Rate for Bachelor’s Degrees
- 9.3a National Six-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students, 1997-2007
- 9.3b National Six-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students by Race/Ethnicity, 2007
- 9.3c Six-Year Graduation Rates of Bachelor Degree-Seeking Students by State Rank
- 9.3d Six-Year Graduation Rates for Asian American or Pacific Islander Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students by State Rank
- 9.3e Six-Year Graduation Rates for American Indian or Alaska Native Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students by State Rank
- 9.3f Six-Year Graduation Rates for African American Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students by State Rank
- 9.3g Six-Year Graduation Rates for Hispanic Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students by State Rank
- 9.3h Six-Year Graduation Rates for White Bachelor's Degree-Seeking Students by State Rank
Recommendation 10:
Educational Attainment for 25- to 64-Year-Olds
- 10.1a National Educational Attainment of Adults Age 25-64
- 10.1b Adults Age 25-64 with Less than a High School Diploma by State Rank
- 10.1c Adults Ages 25-64 with Only a High School Diploma but No College by State Rank
- 10.1d Adults Age 25-64 with Some College but No Degree by State Rank
GEDs Awarded to Adults with No High School Diploma
- 10.2a National Percentage of GEDs Earned by Age
- 10.2b Percentage of Adults 18- to 24-Years-Old with no High School Diploma Who Attaned a GED by State Rank
- 10.2c Percentage of Adults 25- to 49-Years-Old with no High School Diploma Who Attaned a GED by State Rank
Enrollment in Adult Education Programs
- 10.3a Enrollment in State-Administered Adult Education Programs per 1,000 U.S. Residents with Less Than a High School Diploma by Age Group
- 10.3b Enrollment in State-Administered ABE Programs per 1,000 Adults Age 18-64 with Less than a High School Diploma by State Rank
Nontraditional-Age Students in Postsecondary Education
- 10.4a National Percentage of Adults with Only a High School Diploma Enrolled in Postsecondary Education
- 10.4b Percentage of 25- to 39-Year-Olds with Only a High School Diploma Enrolled in Postsecondary Education by State Rank
- 10.4c Percent of 40- to 64-Year-Olds with Only a High School Diploma Enrolled in Postsecondary Education by State Rank
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