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NSCG

National Survey of College Graduates

Labor outcomesPublic/RestrictedWorker-side
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Specific Type
Educational data
Dataset Type
Rotated panel
Institution
National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES); U.S. Census Bureau
Institution Type
Federal government
Level of Focus
Individual
Most Granular Level
Individual level
Perspective
Worker-side
Time Coverage
1993-present
Frequency
Biennial
Sample Size
~161,000 individuals (106,000 returning panel + 55,000 new)
Geographic Detail
State
Occupational Classification
SOC 2018
Industrial Classification
Not specified
Other Classification
CIP codes; geographic (state)
Key Variables
Employment status, wages, work activities, demographics, degree field, job satisfaction, career history
AI/Tech Tracking
Not found
Access Details
Public via SESTAT data tool and microdata downloads; Restricted via Federal Statistical Research Data Centers
Notes
STEM workforce focus; rotated panel design; oversample of young graduates; includes telecommuting questions as of 2023