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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 | 45,208 | 3,376 |
| 2012 | 45,555 | 3,175 |
| 2013 | 45,153 | 2,678 |
| 2014 | 43,820 | 2,474 |
| 2015 | 42,441 | 2,235 |
| 2016 | 42,713 | 2,085 |
| 2017 | 43,211 | 1,989 |
| 2018 | 43,569 | 2,024 |
| 2019 | 43,553 | 1,633 |
| 2020 | 42,416 | 1,559 |
| 2021 | 41,302 | 1,597 |
| 2022 | 37,450 | 1,404 |
| 2023 | 36,294 | 1,224 |
| 2024 | 36,777 | 1,269 |
Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology