Explore the Data
Choose a state below to learn more about the strength of core curricula in higher education there, including how many schools in the state require each subject area.
Breakdown by Grade
Breakdown by Subject
The charts and tables below show grade and subject area data by region of the country, allowing you to compare the strength of core curricula being offered by schools in these different areas.
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According to the U.S. Department of Education, a historically black college or university (HBCU) is defined as a federally accredited higher education institution established before 1964 and principally dedicated to the education of black Americans. On average, these schools offer strong general education programs, the strongest of any of the four institution categories that What Will They Learn?® tracks.
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The Ivy League is a group of eight colleges and universities in the Northeast with a long-established reputation for academic excellence, selectivity, and social prestige. Yet their general education programs do not rate very well in WWTL.
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A liberal arts college or university is generally understood as an institution dedicated to undergraduate learning, study across the liberal arts (not in the vocations), and excellence in teaching (usually, small class sizes). We have found, however, that these institutions do not consistently deliver a robust core curriculum, although they are more likely to require subjects in the humanities.
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While not a formal designation, the term “state flagship university” is often used to identify the most prominent public university in a state. Even though many public schools do offer a strong general education on average, the state flagships, despite their strong reputations, do not guarantee a robust general education.
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