Statistics

Here are some important statistics and facts you should know about the current and future condition of our education system.

  • Virtual reality & augmented reality are set to make a significant impact in higher education in 2017.  (Source: Gartner )
  • Those held back in their grade decreased for white (-0.5%) and black (-1.5%) students between 1994 and 2014. (Source: NCES)
  • Public schools now spend over $3 billion per year on digital educational content as of 2017. (Source:Education Week )
  • Elementary/secondary enrollment increased 6% between 1996 and 2010; Projected to increase 7% by 2021. (Source: NCES)
  • Funding for educational tech made a huge jump of 55% in 2014 and has continued to grow in recent years. (Source: CB Insights)
  • Only 18% of women major in computer science degrees at colleges and universities. (Source:National Science Foundation )
  • The dropout rate in American high schools plummeted from 12.1% in 1990 to 6.5% in 2014. (Source: NCES)
  • Total student loan debt reached $1.3 trillion in 2016; an average of $37,172 per student. (Source: Student Loan Hero)
  • Enrollment in grades 9-12 increased 15% between 1996 and 2010; it’s projected to increase 3% by 2021. (Source: NCES)
  • The high school graduation rate reached an all-time high of 83% in 2014-2015.  (Source: NPR)
  • 2015-2016 was the first year with more state testing delivered via technology rather paper. (Source:EdWeek )
  • 85% of teachers believe virtual reality will have a positive effect on their students.  (Source:EdTech Magazine )
  • Only 2% of teachers are currently using virtual reality in the classroom.  (Source:EdTech Magazine)
  • In 2012-2013, bachelor’s degrees in the field of business were conferred more than any other field. (Source:NCES )
  • The United States is on track to reaching a 90% graduation rate by the year 2020.  (Source: GradNation)