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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 | 53,135 | 7,728 |
| 2012 | 54,020 | 7,628 |
| 2013 | 52,509 | 7,379 |
| 2014 | 50,298 | 7,141 |
| 2015 | 45,290 | 6,554 |
| 2016 | 42,245 | 6,481 |
| 2017 | 40,521 | 6,216 |
| 2018 | 39,491 | 6,256 |
| 2019 | 38,534 | 5,982 |
| 2020 | 37,329 | 5,779 |
| 2021 | 34,637 | 5,598 |
| 2022 | 32,447 | 5,655 |
| 2023 | 30,352 | 5,638 |
| 2024 | 29,127 | 5,218 |
Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology