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Computer Science grew while Elementary Education declined

Computer Science rose fastest, Elementary Education declined, and 4 other large fields followed different paths from 2014–15 through 2023–24.

EduInsightsPublished September 1, 2026 · Public data team
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Start with the fields that grew. What changed in Computer Science and Registered Nursing?

Computer Science grew fastest, from 13,420 reported bachelor’s degrees in 2014–15 to 42,083 in 2023–24. Registered Nursing also grew from 113,998 to 146,679 degrees across the same period.

Now check the other 4 fields. Which declined or stayed near its starting level?

Elementary Education fell from 32,260 degrees in 2014–15 to 29,382 in 2023–24. Business Administration and Psychology ended near their starting levels, while Biology grew more moderately.

Bring the findings together in one chart. What should a college leader take from the comparison?

The 6 fields did not move together. Computer Science more than tripled, while Elementary Education ended lower than it started.

Registered Nursing and Biology also grew. Business Administration and Psychology were comparatively level at the endpoints.

These counts show degrees awarded nationally. They do not measure enrollment, demand, quality, or a college’s capacity.

Bachelor’s completions across six fields, 2014–15 to 2023–24

  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Science
  • Elementary Education
  • Psychology
  • Registered Nursing
Bachelor’s completions across six fields, 2014–15 to 2023–24 — chart data
Collection cycleBiologyBusiness AdministrationComputer ScienceElementary EducationPsychologyRegistered Nursing
2014-1570,491135,52013,42032,260110,131113,998
2015-1672,736135,06315,81029,461109,980125,266
2016-1774,199136,22918,99428,498108,586131,963
2017-1875,192139,29422,53728,425106,713138,165
2018-1975,273140,18126,52927,790105,245143,559
2019-2076,178141,21330,42228,933103,619146,826
2020-2178,554140,00034,47929,213105,319152,183
2021-2281,123143,12937,73430,272110,011157,536
2022-2379,492136,42540,35430,162111,035155,020
2023-2477,624134,29542,08329,382112,343146,679
Line chart showing ten years of national bachelor’s completions for six fields. Computer Science rises sharply while Elementary Education declines modestly.

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