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As of 2025, the college dropout rate in the U.S. remains at 32.9% annually, which is a significant challenge for the education sector. Approximately 30% of students report that financial issues were their primary reason for leaving college. Overall, dropping out has a big economic effect. There is a 5.5% unemployment rate among workers who […]

As of 2025, there are 73 accredited dental schools in the United States, which is a 9.1% growth since 2019. From just 66 schools in 2019 to 73 in 2024, dental education in America is expanding steadily. Over 57% of these institutions are public, with top states like California (7 schools), New York (5), and

On average, college professors make $168,870 annually in the United States. However, the earnings vary by their position, location, and institution type. The salary can even increase or decrease, depending on multiple factors, including your academic rank, field of study, and whether you secure a tenure-track position. This article breaks down the earning potential of

By 2025, meditation evolves beyond a wellness trend into a worldwide movement embraced by over 275 million individuals. In the U.S., middle-aged adults (ages 45–64) are at the forefront, with 15.9% engaging in meditation. India boasts the largest number of practitioners, at 80.7 million, while meditation applications, such as “Calm,” contribute to a $1.4 billion

Coursera has established itself as a global leader in online learning, with 168.2 million registered learners.  The platform saw $694.7 million in revenue, driven by a surge in enterprise customers and degree enrollments. Mobile learning continues to rise, with 45% of users accessing courses via mobile devices.  India leads in total enrollments, while the Philippines

Over 87% of adults aged 15 and above are literate globally, and most countries worldwide have a literacy rate of 95%.  However, these stats mask the facts about illiteracy. For instance, nearly three-fourths of the adults in the sub-Saharan African region do not possess the basic skills to read and write.  Further, 79% of the

The global average literacy rate is 86.81%, but there’s a big gap between countries. Some nations, like Andorra, Finland, Greenland, and others, have reached 100% literacy thanks to strong education systems, government support, and significant investment in learning. However, many countries are still struggling. Over a dozen nations have literacy rates below 50%, often due

College graduates are essential assets to the USA’s economy, and the steady growth in the percentage of college graduates over the years marks the nation’s growth. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, the overall graduation rate in the United States is  62.2% as of 2023.  Let’s explore in detail the college graduation rates