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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 | 38,567 | 4,897 |
| 2012 | 38,509 | 5,089 |
| 2013 | 37,605 | 5,006 |
| 2014 | 34,234 | 4,915 |
| 2015 | 31,020 | 4,642 |
| 2016 | 28,168 | 4,427 |
| 2017 | 26,676 | 4,330 |
| 2018 | 25,994 | 4,144 |
| 2019 | 25,798 | 4,165 |
| 2020 | 26,045 | 3,970 |
| 2021 | 25,621 | 4,117 |
| 2022 | 24,223 | 4,186 |
| 2023 | 24,005 | 4,275 |
| 2024 | 23,390 | 4,168 |
Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology