Independent, Data-Driven Reporting on Education Outcomes
Comprehensive data on higher education and trade school outcomes, costs, and workforce alignment. We turn complex federal releases into charts and tables you can scan in minutes—with sources on every page.
Median Earnings 5 Years After Graduation
Comprehensive data on post-graduation earnings by degree type and field of study, sourced from College Scorecard and BLS.
Featured data
Start with a few high-traffic slices—each article links to downloads, methodology, and related pages.
Median Earnings 5 Years After Graduation
Comprehensive data on post-graduation earnings by degree type and field of study.
College Scorecard + BLSAverage ROI of Associate Degrees by State
Return on investment for 2-year degrees, broken down by state.
College ScorecardTrade School ROI: Electrician Programs
Compare ROI for electrician training programs vs 4-year degrees.
College Scorecard + BLSDebt-to-Earnings Ratio by Major
Student debt burden relative to post-graduation earnings by field of study.
College ScorecardNet Price vs Sticker Price
The gap between published tuition and actual costs students pay at public universities.
College Scorecard + IPEDSAI Exposure by Major
Data-driven analysis of AI exposure and automation risk by field of study.
O*NET + BLSTuition by State
Median published in-state tuition for public four-year and two-year colleges, with optional Scorecard trend lines.
College ScorecardAbout EDsmart Data
EDsmart Data provides independent, data-driven reporting on higher education and trade school outcomes, costs, and workforce alignment. We transform complex federal education data into clear, actionable insights for journalists, policymakers, researchers, and students.
Data Categories
ROI & Outcomes
Earnings, return on investment, completion rates, and employment outcomes
Cost & Affordability
Net price, debt, grants vs loans, and cost transparency
Trade Schools
Trade school outcomes, ROI, and comparison to 4-year degrees
AI & Workforce
AI exposure, automation risk, and workforce alignment
Why trust EDsmart Data
- Data-first — Every analysis ties back to verifiable federal and public sources.
- Transparent methodology — Data pages spell out filters, cohorts, and limits.
- Editorial independence — Rankings and coverage are not pay-to-play.
- Citation-ready — Clear titles, tables, and source blocks so readers (and tools) can trace claims.