LibGuides: Program Development Research Guide: Higher Education Data

Government Websites

To break down information (such as degrees granted, etc.) by area of study, look for the option to limit by CIP code (The Classification of Instructional Programs) which provides a taxonomic scheme that supports the accurate tracking and reporting of fields of study and program completions activity.

NCES - National Center for Education Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Education.
IPEDS - Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
A primary source for information on U.S. colleges, universities, and technical and vocational institutions. IPEDS is a system of 12 interrelated survey components conducted annually that gathers data from every college, university, and technical and vocational institution that participates in the federal student financial aid programs. The data collections occur in fall, winter, and spring.