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Higher education in the United States
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In the United States, higher education is an optional stage of formal learning following secondary education. It is also referred to as post-secondary education, third-stage, third-level, or tertiary education. It covers stages 5 to 8 on the International ISCED 2011 scale. It is delivered at 3,931 Title IV degree-granting institutions, known as colleges or universities. These may be public or private universities, research universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, or for-profit colleges. U.S. higher education is loosely regulated by the government and by several third-party organizations.
Swarthmore College, one of the oldest coeducational colleges in the United States, is often considered a Little Ivy.
Swarthmore College, one of the oldest coeducational colleges in the United States, is often considered a Little Ivy.
The Wren Building at the College of William & Mary is the oldest academic building in the United States, dating back to 1695. The school held African
The Wren Building at the College of William & Mary is the oldest academic building in the United States, dating back to 1695. The school held African slaves and their descendants for 170 years.
The Main Building at the University of Notre Dame, a prominent Catholic university in the United States
The Main Building at the University of Notre Dame, a prominent Catholic university in the United States
An open domed room anchors the Ohio University atop the hillside, where the Hocking River had cut.
An open domed room anchors the Ohio University atop the hillside, where the Hocking River had cut.
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Higher education is tertiary education leading to the award of an academic degree. Higher education, which makes up a component of post-secondary, third-level, or tertiary education, is an optional final stage of formal learning that occurs after completion of secondary education. It represents levels 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the 2011 version of the International Standard Classification of Education structure. Tertiary education at a nondegree level is sometimes referred to as further education or continuing education as distinct from higher education.
Harvard University, founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1636, is the oldest higher education institution in the United States and routinely ranked
Harvard University, founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1636, is the oldest higher education institution in the United States and routinely ranked as one of the best universities in the world.
A post-secondary graduate receives a diploma during a graduation ceremony at Germanna Community College in Virginia.
A post-secondary graduate receives a diploma during a graduation ceremony at Germanna Community College in Virginia.
Deakin University, one of Australia's 43 universities
Deakin University, one of Australia's 43 universities
Established in 1224 by Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, University of Naples Federico II in Italy is the world's oldest state-funded university in co
Established in 1224 by Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, University of Naples Federico II in Italy is the world's oldest state-funded university in continuous operation.