Infographics
Each week, the Council distributes an infographic as part of our "KY Higher Ed Matters" campaign. Follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our News Clips to view upcoming items.
Nov. 1, 2021 - After considerable growth, enrollment of international students at
10-year low
Nov. 4, 2021 - Nearly half of adults feel underemployed and want more affordable,
flexible education options
Oct. 28, 2021 - No matter the circumstances, those with higher education credentials
less likely to be unemployed
Oct. 21, 2021 - When it comes to entry-level salaries, college-educated males out-earn
females at every credential level
Oct. 14, 2021 - Employers say college credential is worth the cost and time, while
general public opinion trails
Sept. 30, 2021 - Majority of college students, regardless of race, worried about employability
in good job after graduation
Sept. 23, 2021 - Student loan borrowers more likely to be low-Income, minority and
female
Sept. 16, 2021 - Federal COVID-19 funding does not cover additional costs, lost revenue
for majority of Kentucky public higher education
Sept. 9, 2021 - Majority of Kentucky college students end first year without enough
credits to graduate on time
Sept. 2, 2021 - Pandemic highlights remote learning challenges for first-generation
students
Aug. 26, 2021 - Mental health a big contributor to changing plans to enroll in college
during the pandemic
Aug. 19, 2021 - More than half of short-term certificates are awarded to working-age
Kentuckians (age 25 or older)
Aug. 12, 2021 - High student debt driven by loan amounts for students attending for-profit
institutions
Aug. 5, 2021 - Participation in KCTCS dual credit programs has soared over past six
years
July 29, 2021 - Decrease in Kentucky’s higher ed appropriations over time larger than
most contiguous states
July 22, 2021 - Higher education linked to better health outcomes for Kentucky adults
July 15, 2021 - The challenge of college completion among Kentucky’s low-income students
consistent across races, ethnicities
July 1, 2021 - Kentucky’s challenge of low-income student enrollment apparent when
comparing rate to contiguous states
June 24, 2021 - Percentage of Kentuckians with an associate degree or higher trails
the national average, varies by race
June 17, 2021 - Kentucky mid-tier when it comes to the percentage of university graduates
with student debt
June 10, 2021 - Kentucky's higher education appropriations per FTE 77% of national
average
May 27, 2021 - While Kentucky has made advances in bachelor’s degree attainment, it
lags behind the pace of neighboring states
May 20, 2021 - When it comes to return on investment for a bachelor’s degree, minority
graduates do not reap the same dividends as whites
May 13, 2021 - Kentucky students conflicted about the value of college
May 6, 2021 - Lack of child care a deterrent to adult student success
April 29, 2021 - Pandemic leaves Kentucky college students worried about costs
April 22, 2021 - Progress increasing Kentucky's STEM+H credentials
April 21, 2021 - Progress of Kentucky's Underrepresented minority students
April 20, 2021 - Progress of Kentucky’s Community and Technical College System
April 19, 2021 - Progress of Kentucky’s Public Four-Year Institutions
April 15, 2021 - COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates an already negative national trend
regarding student mental health
April 8, 2021 - While a third of high school students take an AP Test, only half of
those students pass
April 1, 2021 - Four years after high school graduation, three out of ten Kentucky
students have completed a postsecondary credential
March 25, 2021 - Even with advanced college degrees, Kentucky women continue to earn
significantly less than men with same education level
March 18, 2021 - No matter the credential, majority of Kentucky graduates employed
one year after graduation
March 11, 2021 - Kentucky’s education workforce expected to expand 3% by 2030
March 4, 2021 - Credential completion key to perceived return on investment
Feb. 25, 2021 - State reductions in per-student spending commensurate with average
tuition increases over decade
Feb. 18, 2021 - Enrollment of underrepresented minority students increasing, while
enrollment of first-time and adult students on the decline
Feb. 11, 2021 - In combination with merit aid, students filling out the FAFSA can
save up to a third on college costs
Feb. 4, 2021 - College degrees and other credentials provide a substantial boost to
lifetime earnings
Jan. 28, 2021 - Female Appalachian students more likely to pursue college and complete
a credential
Jan. 21, 2021 - Seven years after high school graduation, majority of low-income students
have some college credit, but no credential
Jan. 14, 2021 - Taking 15 hours or more the first semester of college key to increasing
student graduation rates
Jan. 7, 2021 - For fourth straight year, Kentucky exceeds annual trajectory needed
to meet 2030 educational attainment goal
Last Updated: 11/18/2021