At its November meeting, the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) reviewed the latest postsecondary degree and credential data for Kentucky colleges and universities. Overall, total degrees and credentials in 2024-25 were up 5% from the previous academic year and 15.1% since 2019-20, which includes undergraduate and graduate awards at both public and private institutions.

“At a time when more and more jobs require some education or training after high school, I am extremely encouraged by the positive momentum in degree production,” said Dr. Aaron Thompson, CPE President. “Behind every percentage-point gain are hundreds of students better prepared to meet the challenges of Kentucky’s rapidly evolving job market.”

The degrees and credentials presentation delivered to the board showed g

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