In a world where education plays an increasingly pivotal role in one's future, choosing an undergraduate degree has never been more significant. Rising tuition costs and mounting student debt have made this decision crucial for our aspiring college students. This infographic shows the most popular U.S. undergraduate degrees from 2011 to 2021 to shed light on this critical aspect of higher education.
Created by Kashish Rastogi and based on National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data, this chart offers a compelling look at the changing academic landscape of undergraduate degrees awarded in the United States. In particular, it focuses on the 2020–2021 academic year data, comparing it to the numbers from a decade earlier in the 2010–2011 academic year. Prepare to embark on a journey through time and numbers as we explore the transformations in higher education.