§ 16-5-73 — Annual Collection and Compilation of Information

The commission shall collect and compile all of the following information on an annual basis:
(1) The 50 most in-demand jobs in the state and their corresponding starting salaries and education level requirements.
(2) The average cost for all colleges and universities in the state.
(3) The average monthly student loan payment for individuals attending colleges and universities in the state, by institution.
(4) The average three-year student loan default rate for all colleges and universities in the state.
(5) The average total student loan debt for graduates of colleges and universities, for two-year, four-year, and graduate programs.
(6) The average four-year graduation rate for all universities in the state.
(7) The average graduation rate for all community colleges in the state.
(8) The completion rates for apprenticeship programs, high school credential programs, and career and technical education programs.
(9) The average salary one year after graduation by college or university major.
(10) The average salary one year after completion of an apprenticeship program, high school credential program, or career and technical education program.
(11) The base pay for newly enlisted service members.

Legislative History

(Act 2023-556, §4.)