Billions to Gain: The Economic Benefits of Investing in a More Educated Arizona
Arizona has a great deal to gain when more residents can pursue and finish education after high school. This report from Education Forward Arizona and Helios Education Foundation models the economic and social benefits of higher postsecondary enrollment and completion.
Using Arizona-specific and national data, the analysis connects educational attainment with lifetime earnings and broader benefits for communities and government. Read the 2023 report to understand the potential returns and the case for reducing barriers to college access and completion.