Graduate Enrollment and Degrees
The CGS Graduate Enrollment and Degrees report, published annually since 1986, presents the findings of the CGS/GRE Survey of Graduate Enrollment and Degrees, is a joint project of the Council of Graduate Schools and the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Board.
The latest report, Graduate Enrollment and Degrees: 2010 to 2020, includes more than 100 figures and data tables, as well as interpretative text, on applications for admission to graduate school, first-time and total graduate student enrollment, and graduate degrees and certificates conferred. Current year and trend data are presented by broad field, gender, race/ethnicity, citizenship, attendance status, institutional characteristics, and more.
Access the report
The current survey report is available to the public online:
Graduate Enrollment and Degrees: 2010 to 2020
Appendix B: Data Tables, Fall 2020 Data
Appendix C: Data Tables, Trends between 2010 and 2020
Appendix D: Taxonomy of Fields of Study
Downloadable Figures and Data Tables
Graduate Enrollment and Degrees Report by Fine Field: 2010 to 2020 (Members Only -- Coming Soon)
Press Release for the 2020 Report
CGS Webinar: Findings from the 2020 CGS/GRE Survey of Graduate Enrollment and Degrees (Oct. 19) - Recording and presentation slides
Historical reports
Reports dating back to 2006 are available free online to administrators, faculty, and staff members of CGS member institutions. Visit the CGS Member Library to view, print or download PDFs of past reports of the Graduate Enrollment and Degrees survey.
Contact
For more information about the CGS/GRE Survey of Graduate Enrollment and Degrees, please contact Enyu Zhou.
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