We spotlight free higher education databases that offer information on U.S. student demographics, campus safety, faculty pay and other topics.
The article from Journalists Resource titled "19 Higher Education Databases for Journalists" provides an extensive list of databases that are valuable for journalists covering higher education topics. It details resources like the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) which offers data on educational institutions, enrollment, and financial aid; the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) for comprehensive data on colleges and universities; and the College Scorecard for insights into college costs, graduation rates, and post-college earnings. Other databases include the National Student Clearinghouse for student enrollment and degree verification, the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) for faculty and student surveys, and the Chronicle of Higher Education's data tools for trends in academia. The article also mentions international databases like the OECD's Education at a Glance and UNESCO's Institute for Statistics, which provide global perspectives on education. Each database is briefly described with its primary focus, helping journalists to find relevant data for stories on college affordability, student outcomes, faculty issues, and educational policy.
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Mon, December 9, 2024 
