Structure of U.S. Education

The structure of the U.S. Education System includes information on the types and levels of education offered, how people progress through the system, and the characteristics of recognized degree programs and other programs of study.

Similar structural principles apply to all U.S. education. For specific information on alternative types of educational provision, such as distance learning, go to U.S. Institutions and Programs .

• General information provides a chart of the U.S. education system and basic information and resources about how students progress.
• Evaluation, Grading, and Credits provides information and resources for how students are examined and graded, both to measure progress and to gain access to higher levels.
• Primary and Secondary Education provides information and resources for preschool, primary, and secondary education.
• Vocational and Technical Education provides information and resources for occupationally oriented education and training at the secondary and postsecondary levels, but below the bachelor's degree level.
• Undergraduate Higher Education provides information and resources for associate and bachelor's degree programs and other undergraduate (first degree level) education.
• Graduate Higher Education provides information and resources for first professional degree programs, master's degrees, research doctorate degrees, and other advanced studies.
• Other Education and Training provides information and resources for special education, literacy, adult education, and continuing education and training.