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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 | 21,965 | 2,222 |
| 2012 | 23,982 | 2,504 |
| 2013 | 24,924 | 2,419 |
| 2014 | 26,630 | 2,440 |
| 2015 | 27,380 | 2,656 |
| 2016 | 29,020 | 2,933 |
| 2017 | 29,810 | 3,337 |
| 2018 | 29,428 | 3,799 |
| 2019 | 30,599 | 3,807 |
| 2020 | 31,024 | 3,942 |
| 2021 | 30,908 | 4,340 |
| 2022 | 30,483 | 4,880 |
| 2023 | 28,009 | 5,274 |
| 2024 | 27,235 | 5,360 |
Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology