Education
Establishing conditions to promote children’s educational achievements begins before birth and continues into the elementary school years. With a strong beginning – followed by ongoing quality education, learning environments, and support – children are more likely to stay on track in school and graduate, pursue post-secondary education and training, and successfully transition to adulthood.
How are median wages impacted by education level?
According to the 2022 Indiana Readiness Report, the median wages by education levels in the United States are:
- Less than a high school diploma: $30,950
- High school diploma: $39,050
- Some college or Associates degree: $44,850
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: $72,000
Find informative videos series that gives an overview of of Indiana’s College & Career programs and available resources across the state.
College enrollment, also called the college-going rate, is the number of students registered to attend a college or university in Indiana. Enrollment is generally calculated as a snapshot in time, usually in the fall, but can also be determined using the percentage of high school graduates in a given year who are registered to attend a postsecondary program. College enrollment can be measured by degree type, demographics, full-time enrollment vs part-time enrollment, and institution type. Years included: 2021 cohort | Source: Indiana Commission for Higher Education
The IREAD-3 assessment was developed and implemented to measure student reading skills based on Indiana Academic Standards, through the third grade. Assessment data is used to ensure that every student receives appropriate reading instruction based on their individual needs. Years included: 2023 | Source: Indiana Department of Education, IYI Data Request
Indiana educators retained the previous school year. Years included: 2023 | Source: Indiana Department of Education via IYI Data Request
Indiana Youth Institute Data Brief
Source: Gray-Lobe, G., Pathak, P. A., & Walters, C. R. (2021). The long-term effects of universal preschool in Boston.
Source: Urban Institute (2020). Declining School Enrollment Spells Trouble for Education Funding.
Indiana Youth Institute Issue Brief
Source: U.S Department of Health and Human Services (2020). Policy Statement to support the alignment of health and early learning systems.
Source: Hill KG, Bailey JA, Steeger CM, et al. (2020). Outcomes of Childhood Preventive Intervention Across 2 Generations: A Nonrandomized Controlled Trial.
Source: Gallup (2019). Engagement and Hope Positively Influence Student Outcomes.
Source: Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (2019). Effects of Frequency of Early Intervention on Spoken Language and Literacy Levels of Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Preschool and Elementary School.
Source: Arizona State University; Decision Center for Educational Excellence (2019). Research-Based Interventions to Improve High School Graduation Rates.