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Degree trends
Bachelor's and graduate degrees conferred each year, 2011–2024.
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| Year | Bachelor's degrees | Graduate degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 36,882 | 3,615 |
| 2012 | 35,567 | 3,631 |
| 2013 | 35,727 | 3,551 |
| 2014 | 36,373 | 3,896 |
| 2015 | 38,277 | 3,685 |
| 2016 | 38,466 | 3,768 |
| 2017 | 38,330 | 3,419 |
| 2018 | 36,992 | 3,327 |
| 2019 | 35,876 | 3,482 |
| 2020 | 35,503 | 3,654 |
| 2021 | 34,966 | 3,392 |
| 2022 | 31,702 | 3,616 |
| 2023 | 28,103 | 3,676 |
| 2024 | 27,583 | 3,155 |
Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology