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Women In Government's Video Clip on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education

Shortage of Degrees in 35 States, Lack of Support for Working Adults Attending College

A new report by The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, Adult Learning in Focus: National and State-by-State Data contains data and comparative charts on adult educational attainment, adult learning participation, affordability, accessibility and aspiration.

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IHEP Stresses Legal Immigrants' Access & Success in Higher Education Imperative as National Competitiveness is at Risk

New Policy Report Examines Postsecondary Educational Opportunities for "Invisible Community" and its Impact on America's Social and Economic Stability

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Editorial Projects in Education Research Center: Diplomas Count

More Than 1.2 Million Students Will Not Graduate in 2007; Detailed Graduation Data Available for Every U.S. District and State

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Squeeze Play: How Parents and the Public Look at Higher Education Today

A Report Prepared by Public Agenda for the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education In Collaboration with Making Opportunity Affordable: an Initiative of Lumina Foundation for Education.

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Facts & Statistics

Between 1998 and 2008, jobs for college graduates are expected to grow nearly 28%, an average increase of 1.28 million jobs per year.
State and local governments provide about $66 billion annually for higher education, a 26% increase since 1992.
Access to higher education is not equal for all populations. From 1991 to 2001, 40% of African Americans and 34% of Hispanics attended college, compared with 45% of whites.
Women make up over 70% of education and psychology degrees, but less than 30% of computer science and engineering degrees.
Only 6% of students with the lowest socioeconomic status earn a bachelor's degree, compared to 40% with the highest socioeconomic status.

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