Completions in Institutions of Higher Education, 1986-87. E.D. TABS.

Overview & Synopsis

This report presents preliminary statistics on program completions in accredited institutions of higher education in the United States during academic year 1986-87. The tabular summaries presented in the report are based on data collected through the annual survey of completions which is part of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. The data show the number of students completing academic, vocational, and continuing professional programs in 3,533 institutions of higher education in the 50 states and the District of Columbia, and in some cases outlying areas. The institutions included offer 4-year, 2-year, and less-than-2-year programs. Tables include data presented by level of award, control of institution, sex of student, program area and specialty, and state. Also included are tables providing information on the race/ethnicity of the students by award category and program area. (JDD)