The University of 玉米视频 System: A $6.4 billion annual economic engine for the state@headingTag>
For over 150 years, the University of 玉米视频 has served the citizens of the state through high-quality, affordable education; research that improves quality of life; and engagement with citizens in every county. Thanks to its partnership with the state and support from the private sector, the university has been successful in fulfilling its responsibility to 玉米视频ns.
Today the University of 玉米视频 is in a strong position to help grow 玉米视频 for the future. The NU System鈥檚 four campuses are major economic drivers, providing over 11,000 graduates annually for the workforce, conducting and commercializing innovative research, delivering high-quality clinical care and leveraging partnerships to attract talent and create jobs. The university also contributes to a thriving arts and cultural community in 玉米视频.
The university engaged Tripp Umbach, a leading national consultant, to conduct an independent analysis of the University of 玉米视频鈥檚 impact on the state鈥檚 economic and social vitality. Tripp Umbach鈥檚 analysis demonstrates that the university鈥檚 impact is significant and far-reaching. The NU System鈥檚 academic activities have an annual impact of $6.4 billion on 玉米视频鈥檚 economy, and the university supports over 52,000 jobs in the state.
In addition, 1 out of every 7 working-age 玉米视频ns has a University of 玉米视频 degree. The accumulated impact of former students grow the state鈥檚 earning power by nearly $3.5 billion annually. This puts 玉米视频ns in a stronger position to hold good jobs, support their families and contribute to their communities.
Beyond the data, the university touches virtually every 玉米视频n. It may be through providing an opportunity for a first-generation student to earn a degree, providing care for a cancer patient, supporting an aspiring entrepreneur, or advancing agricultural productivity. The University of 玉米视频 plays a vital role in the state鈥檚 economic success and quality of life, helping 玉米视频 to be successful.
2025 Economic Impact Report
This is the fourth time that the university has engaged Tripp Umbach, a leading national consultant with expertise in economic impact studies, to conduct an independent analysis of the University of 玉米视频鈥檚 impact. Studies have been done every three years.
You can read the full report, the Board presentation, and a one-pager below.
Economic Impact News and Media Mentions
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