Prevalence of Certifications and Licenses among the College-Educated Population in the United States

Overall, in February 2015, employed college graduates in the United States with a certification or license earned more than those without a credential beyond their highest college degree. Of the college-educated population, 39% held an active certification or license. Certifications and licenses among the college-educated population were most prevalent at the professional degree and master ' s degree levels. Data from the National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG), sponsored by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics within the National Science Foundation.
Source: NSF - Statistics on U.S. Science and Engineering Resources - Category: Statistics Source Type: news