From 2013 to 2023, the number of female tertiary education graduates in services in the US has shown a consistent upward trend, reaching 193.33 thousand persons in 2023. Initially, the growth rate was stronger with a year-on-year increase of 5.11% in 2013, but this has gradually decelerated to 2.51% by 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) mirrors this deceleration, starting at a 7% CAGR in 2013 and tapering to 2.76% in 2023.
Looking forward, forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 suggest a continued increase but at a slower pace, with a forecast 5-year CAGR of 1.72% and a total growth rate of 8.9%. This deceleration highlights a trend where the market for female tertiary graduates in services is maturing.
Key trends to watch for in the future include potential influences of technological advancements in the education sector, shifts in labor market demands, and changes in policies promoting gender equality in higher education and the workforce.
