Frequently asked questions about degrees awarded. The visualizations below include data for bachelors, masters, educational specialist, doctoral, and certificate awards. (Last updated with Fall 2023-Summer 2024 data)

Total Awards (DC-01)
How have the total number of degrees/certificates conferred changed over time?

Sex/Gender (DC-02)
How have the number of degrees/certificates conferred by sex/gender changed over time?

Race/Ethnicity (DC-03)
How have the number of degrees/certificates conferred by race/ethnicity changed over time?

STEM and Health Awards (DC-04)
How have the number of STEM and Health degrees changed over time?

Colleges and Majors (DC-06)
Degrees awarded by College and Major (Table)

The visualizations replace the PDF documents and historical interacitve data that comprised the Fact Book.

Summary tables in the Fact Book are based on data gathered during census dates and are published to this page after official approval by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and/or other mandated reporting agencies.