The document provides an overview of higher education in the United States, including details about the types of institutions, degrees offered, costs, sources of funding, and the roles of government, businesses, and other organizations. It notes that there are over 4000 degree-granting institutions, both public and private, educating over 17.5 million students. Funding comes from tuition, donations, government support, and other sources.

1. U.S. Higher Education: Universities, Government and Business

4. Unemployment rate Education attained Median weekly earnings in 2008 (Percent) in 2008 (Dollars) 2.0% Doctoral degree $1,555 1.7 Professional degree 1,522 2.4 Master's degree 1,228 2.8 Bachelor's degree 978 3.7 Associate degree 736 5.1 Some college, no degree 645 5.7 High-school graduate 591 9.0 Less than a high school diploma 426 Note: Data are 2008 annual averages for persons age 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey. Education pays… (2008 pre-economic crisis statistics)

14. Typical Organization of a Higher Education Institution Deans of Schools (College of Arts & Sciences, Business School, Law School, etc) Financial Aid Office Dean of Admissions Alumni Affairs Office Dean of Students Board of Trustees Provost President Dean of Human Resource

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