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US Tertiary Education Landscape Data
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This dataset details all post-secondary education facilities across the United States of America for the 2018-2019 school year. It includes a wide array of institution types, such as Doctoral/Research Universities, Masters Colleges and Universities, Baccalaureate Colleges, Associates Colleges, Theological seminaries, Medical Schools, engineering and technology schools, business and management schools, art, music, and design schools, Law schools, Teachers colleges, Tribal colleges, and other specialised institutions. The data is drawn from the Integrated Post Secondary Education System (IPEDS) and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), US Department of Education. This valuable resource serves as a foundational layer for understanding the landscape of higher education facilities.
Columns
- Geo Point: Geographical point data.
- Geo Shape: Geographical shape data.
- OBJECTID: Unique object identifier.
- IPEDSID: Identifier from the Integrated Post Secondary Education System.
- NAME: Name of the educational institution.
- ADDRESS: Street address of the institution.
- CITY: City where the institution is located.
- STATE: State where the institution is located.
- ZIP: Zip code of the institution.
- ZIP4: Extended zip code of the institution.
- TELEPHONE: Telephone number of the institution.
- TYPE: Type of institution.
- STATUS: Current operational status of the institution.
- POPULATION: Population associated with the institution or its area.
- COUNTY: County where the institution is located.
- COUNTYFIPS: Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code for the county.
- COUNTRY: Country where the institution is located.
- LATITUDE: Latitude coordinate of the institution's location.
- LONGITUDE: Longitude coordinate of the institution's location.
- NAICS_CODE: North American Industry Classification System code.
- NAICS_DESC: Description of the NAICS code.
- SOURCE: Data source for the record.
- SOURCEDATE: Date the source data was obtained.
- VAL_METHOD: Validation method used for the data.
- VAL_DATE: Date the data was validated.
- WEBSITE: Official website of the institution.
- STFIPS: Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code for the state.
- COFIPS: Combined county and state FIPS code.
- SECTOR: Sector of the institution (e.g., public, private).
- LEVEL_: Level of education offered.
- HI_OFFER: Highest offering type.
- DEG_GRANT: Degree-granting status.
- LOCALE: Urban-centric locale code.
- CLOSE_DATE: Date the institution closed, if applicable.
- MERGE_ID: Identifier for merged institutions.
- ALIAS: Alternative name or alias for the institution.
- SIZE_SET: Institution size setting.
- INST_SIZE: Institutional size.
- PT_ENROLL: Part-time enrollment figures.
- FT_ENROLL: Full-time enrollment figures.
- TOT_ENROLL: Total enrollment figures.
- HOUSING: Indication of on-campus housing availability.
- DORM_CAP: Dormitory capacity.
- TOT_EMP: Total employees.
- SHELTER_ID: Shelter identifier.
Please note that for many columns, further detail on specific values or descriptions is not explicitly available in the provided metadata, and some columns show a high percentage of missing values.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file,
us-colleges-and-universities.csv, with a size of 3.51 MB. It contains 45 columns and 6,559 records detailing various post-secondary education facilities.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Educational Research: Analysing trends, distribution, and characteristics of higher education institutions.
- Geospatial Analysis: Mapping educational facilities, identifying regional disparities, and urban planning related to education infrastructure.
- Demographic Studies: Understanding the availability of post-secondary education across different regions and populations.
- Policy Making: Informing decisions related to education funding, accessibility, and development.
- Market Analysis: Identifying locations for new educational services or related businesses.
Coverage
The dataset covers the 2018-2019 school year. Geographically, it extends across all 50 states of the United States, as well as Puerto Rico and other various U.S. territories. The scope includes all post-secondary education facilities as defined by the IPEDS system, ranging from universities and colleges to theological seminaries and specialised professional schools.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Researchers and Academics: For studies on education, urban development, and demographics.
- Government Agencies: For policy development, resource allocation, and infrastructure planning.
- Urban Planners: For assessing educational infrastructure and planning community development.
- Students and Families: For understanding the landscape of higher education options.
- Data Analysts and Scientists: For building applications, visualisations, and predictive models related to education.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US Post-Secondary Education Facilities 2018-2019
- United States Colleges and Universities Dataset
- 2018-2019 US Higher Education Institutions
- American Post-Secondary Schools Directory
- US Tertiary Education Landscape Data
Attributes
Original Data Source: US Tertiary Education Landscape Data
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