In 2023, there were ***Â public and ***Â private 2-year higher education institutions across the United States. The number of both private and public 2-year institutions has decreased since 2012.
2-year higher education institutions includes universities, colleges, professional schools, and junior and teachers' colleges.
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ProQuest. (January 31, 2024). Number of 2-year higher education institutions in the United States from 1980 to 2023, by type [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/240814/higher-education-institutions-in-the-us-by-type/
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