Measuring Up 2002: The State-by-State Report Card for Higher Education NATIONAL PICTURE

Articles and Findings National Picture Improvement Since Measuring Up 2000 States at a Glance State Profiles Compare States Index Scores Press Room Follow-Up Documents Downloading and Ordering Information Homepage

Select one of the following six performance categories to see an overview of national findings, or to compare state performance. PREPARATION How well are students in each state prepared to take advantage of college? PARTICIPATION Do state residents have sufficient opportunities to enroll in college-level programs? AFFORDABILITY How affordable is higher education for students and families in each state? COMPLETION Do those who enroll make progress toward and complete their certificates and degrees in a timely manner? BENEFITS What economic and civic benefits does each state receive from the education of its residents? LEARNING What do we know about student learning as a result of education and training beyond high school?