In 2022, there were 826 public and 454 private 2-year higher education institutions across the United States. The number of both private and public 2-year institutions has decreased since 2012.
2-year higher education institutions includes universities, colleges, professional schools, and junior and teachers' colleges.
Number of 2-year higher education institutions in the United States from 1980 to 2022, by type
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ProQuest. (November 30, 2022). Number of 2-year higher education institutions in the United States from 1980 to 2022, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 05, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/240814/higher-education-institutions-in-the-us-by-type/
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