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Over the past five years, investment returns for private nonprofit universities surged dramatically, largely fueled by booming private equity and hedge fund activity. In 2021, these institutions enjoyed a staggering 684.0% jump in investment returns as a result of robust recovery from the pandemic and manageable interest rates. In contrast, public universities, which typically hold smaller endowments invested more in US equities and fixed-income assets, experienced more modest gains. Meanwhile, inflation and rising interest rates in 2022 reversed the boom for private nonprofits, while public universities' endowments showed resilience, stabilizing returns because of their focus on fixed-income assets. Skyrocketing investment returns bolstered surpluses, but rising wages are have since brought down profit. Revenue has been sinking at a CAGR of 1.7% over the five years through 2024 to an estimated $562.6 billion. Revenue is set to swell 0.9% in 2024 alone.
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.7 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $562.6bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
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Colleges & Universities in the US
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees and Doctor's degrees. Bachelor's degrees is the largest segment of the Colleges & Universities in the US.
Bachelor's degrees suffer from a stagnating high school retention rate
This industry includes public and private universities and colleges that offer academic courses and grant baccalaureate or graduate degrees. The requirement for admission is a high school diploma or equivalent general academic training. Instruction is typically provided on physical campuses, although online education and other unorthodox settings are gaining popularity. This industry does not include for-profit institutions or community colleges.
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NAICS 611310 - Colleges & Universities in the US
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The market size of the Colleges & Universities in the US industry in United States is $562.6bn in 2024.
There are 2,327 businesses in the Colleges & Universities in the US industry in United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Colleges & Universities in the US industry in United States has been declining at a CAGR of 1.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Colleges & Universities in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
Providing higher education at colleges (except community colleges) and Providing higher education at universities are part of the Colleges & Universities in the US industry.
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Colleges & Universities in the US industry in United States.