Primary Data Sources
Postsecondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) Explorer
A dataset from the U.S. Census Bureau and participating colleges and universities, compiled with the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) program. It links graduate records to employment and earnings data to provide detailed insights into post-graduation outcomes.
Secondary Data Sources
American Community Survey (ACS)
Produced by the U.S. Census Bureau, the ACS provides comprehensive national and state-level statistics. Median earnings for high school graduates are based on self-reported income from adult workers (typically aged 25 and older) and reflect general earnings levels across all experience levels, not specific timeframes after graduation.