postsecondary
adjective
post·sec·ond·ary
ˌpōst-ˈse-kən-ˌder-ē 
: of, relating to, or being education following secondary school
postsecondary education
The country has a rich infrastructure of 4,500 public and private postsecondary institutions with a high regard for academic freedom.—
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There are roughly 20 million postsecondary students in the U.S.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
Preparing students for the future of work depends on our ability to foster strong partnerships across the workforce development, K-12, and postsecondary education ecosystem.
—Sara Schapiro, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
By collaborating with employers, educators will be able to give their students and their parents more accurate information about postsecondary education and career options.
—Jean Eddy, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Florida has billions to gain from investing in our students, especially those for whom cost is the biggest barrier to achieving a postsecondary credential.
—Braulio Colón, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
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Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
Preparing students for the future of work depends on our ability to foster strong partnerships across the workforce development, K-12, and postsecondary education ecosystem.
—Sara Schapiro, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
By collaborating with employers, educators will be able to give their students and their parents more accurate information about postsecondary education and career options.
—Jean Eddy, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Florida has billions to gain from investing in our students, especially those for whom cost is the biggest barrier to achieving a postsecondary credential.
—Braulio Colón, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for postsecondary
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“Postsecondary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postsecondary. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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