Education in New Hampshire According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), more than 40 colleges, universities and other institutions of higher education call the Granite State home. These include: 6 public four-year universities 7 public two-year community and technical colleges 13 private nonprofit two- and four-year colleges 2 private for-profit two- and four-year […]
Education in Mississippi Students interested in pursuing higher education in Mississippi are in good shape. Colleges and universities in Mississippi possess all kinds of educational opportunities, with everything from technical certificates and diplomas to bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees on offer. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in 2014, approximately 67 colleges, […]
Education in Nebraska According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), over 50 colleges, universities and other institutions of higher education call the Cornhusker State home. These include: Public four-year universities: 7 Public two-year universities: 8 Private 4-year, nonprofit: 18 Private 2-year, nonprofit: 4 Private 4-year, for-profit: 5 With its population of 1.8 million […]
Education in Nevada According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the state of Nevada is home to a total of 51 colleges, universities, trade schools and community education centers. As of 2013, the postsecondary institutions in the state were counted as follows: Public 4-year: 6 Public 2-year: 4 Private 4-year, nonprofit: 3 Private […]
Education in North Carolina North Carolina is home to a wide range of educational offerings, including four-year colleges and universities, trade and technical schools and career training institutions. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), there are at least 210 institutions of higher education in North Carolina at present. When broken down by […]
Education in Ohio The state of Ohio was home to more than 11.5 million residents in 2013, according to 2013 estimates from the U.S. Census. However, only 24.7 percent of Ohio’s working age adults held a Bachelor’s degree from 2008-2012. A recent report from the Lumina Foundation offers more clarity to the issue of overall […]
Education in Oklahoma While Oklahoma may be known primarily among the states for the Great Plains and its contributions to agriculture and fossil fuel production, the state is a surprisingly strong educational contender for prospective students whether they’re interested in traditional academic majors or professional programs. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), […]
Education in Wisconsin The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) counts 121 universities, colleges, technical schools, career academies and other postsecondary institutions in Wisconsin. Here’s a breakdown of degree-granting schools in Wisconsin by type: Public 4-year: 14 Public 2-year: 18 Private 4-year, nonprofit: 32 Private 2-year, nonprofit: 2 Private 4-year, for-profit: 25 According to the […]
Education in Oregon Oregon’s 14-member volunteer board responsible for advising the legislature, the governor and the Oregon Education Investment Board on higher education policy is called the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC). According to the HECC, Oregon is home to many colleges and universities, including: 7 public four-year universities 17 public community colleges 67 private […]
Education in Rhode Island Although the state of Rhode Island is the smallest by size in the United States, it boasts plenty of educational opportunities for current and future college students. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Rhode Island was home to 26 colleges, universities, technical schools, career academies and other postsecondary […]