GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Grad School Application Volume Statistics
Grad school applications are expected to increase as a result of various factors, including demographic trends, economic conditions, and the increasing importance of advanced degrees in the job market.
In this post, we will explore a comprehensive analysis of the volume and trends observed in graduate school applications in the United States. From the increasing numbers of overall applications to specific field preferences, applicant demographics, and preferred application methods, these statistics provide valuable insights into the dynamics of the graduate school admissions process.
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"In 2019, there were 10 million applications to graduate schools in the United States."
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"About 76.4% of grad school applicants apply to more than one school (four schools on average)."
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"In 2020, graduate applications increased by 3.5% overall compared to 2019."
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"International student applications increased by 9% in 2020 compared with the previous year."
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"Applications to social and behavioral sciences programs increased by 5.4% in 2020."
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"Business was the most popular field of study, receiving 26.4% of all applications in 2019."
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"About 47.3% of graduate applications are from women applicants."
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"In the US, 47% of applicants applied to graduate school within the first year of completing a bachelor's degree."
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"Health sciences programs saw an increase in applications by 5.8% in 2020."
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"In 2020, 22.8% of grad school applications were from minorities in the US."
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"Nearly 90% of grad school applicants send their applications online."
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"Public institutions received 48.2% of all graduate applications in 2020."
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"Arts and Humanities programs saw a decline in applications by 4.1% in 2020."
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"In a 2017 survey, 77% of grad school applicants felt application fees were too high."
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"In 2020, 28% of grad school applications were for Master's degrees in Business Administration."
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"Year on year growth of grad school applications from Asia was 2.2% in 2020."
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"In 2020, applications to Computer Science programs increased by 31.6%."
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"Doctorate degree applications increased by 1.1% in 2020 compared to 2019."
Jannik Lindner
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