Facts & Statistics
The chart below shows infomation regarding literacy levels in the Greater New Orleans region.
Statistics about Education, Employment, and the Economy
(U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Investing in America’s Future: A Blueprint for Transforming Career and Technical Education, Washington, D.C., 2012)
- Today, postsecondary education and training are prerequisites for jobs of the new economy. Of the 30 fastest-growing occupations, about two-thirds require postsecondary education or training.
- In higher education, the U.S. is being outpaced by other countries. The U.S. ranks 9th in the world in the proportion of young adults enrolled in college. However, the U.S. has fallen to 16th in the world in the share of certificates and degrees awarded to adults ages 25–34—lagging behind South Korea, Canada, Japan, and others.
- More than half of college students graduate within six years. However, the completion rate for students from low-income families is approximately 25 percent.
Resources
The links below provide information and important statistics about literacy.