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National Survey of College Graduates
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The National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG) began in 1993 and has been conducted biennially to provide individuals, educational institutions, businesses and the Federal Government with the information they need to make important decisions. The survey provides data on the number and characteristics of individuals with a bachelor's or higher degree, with a special focus on individuals with education and/or employment in science or engineering. The survey includes age, educational history, citizenship, disability status, occupational/employment information, race and ethnicity, salary sex, student loan debt, job satisfaction and work-related training. It samples individuals who are living in the United States during the survey reference week, have at least a bachelor's degree, and are younger than 76.
Scope and Coverage
- Individuals who meet the following criteria: Earned a bachelor's degree or higher prior to 1 January 2018, Are not institutionalized and reside in the United States or Puerto Rico as of 1 February 2019, and Are younger than 76 years as of 1 February 2019.
- National (50 States, DC, Puerto Rico)