postsecondary

American  

[pohst-sek-uhn-der-ee] / ˈpoʊstˈsɛk ənˌdɛr i /

Or post-secondary

adjective

1. of or relating to education beyond high school.

   She completed her postsecondary education at a two-year college.

   Students can begin coursework in aircraft maintenance at the high school level and complete it at a post-secondary institution.

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Etymology

Origin of postsecondary

First recorded in 1920–25; post- ( def. ) + secondary ( def. )

Example Sentences

Direct admission by itself does not resolve the other reasons students forgo college, however, said James Murphy, director of postsecondary policy at the nonprofit Education Reform Now.

From Los Angeles Times

“The rules proposed today are about helping ensure that when students invest in a postsecondary education, they get a solid return on investment and a greater shot at the American dream,” Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said in a statement.

From Seattle Times

According to his lawyer, Cox is expected to enroll in a postsecondary transitional program for students with disabilities at the Ohio State University in the fall.

From Los Angeles Times

Department of Education, which has started emphasizing pathways that connect high school kids to postsecondary training and careers, said Charlotte Cahill, senior director at Jobs for the Future, a national nonprofit.

From Seattle Times

Studies show students who earn CTE credit are more likely to graduate and go on to college or some form of postsecondary education.

From Seattle Times