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postsecondary

American

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

Or post-secondary

adjective

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.

Etymology

Origin of postsecondary

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

Example Sentences

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The way forward is clear: America needs clear career pathways, postsecondary programs that are aligned with demand and transparent data systems that help students and employers alike make informed decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Right now, federal spending on postsecondary workforce development — which totaled $28.2 billion last year — is largely detached from measurable results.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

More than half of students there pursue postsecondary education.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

Education Department pressuring colleges to improve graduation rates, it should be no surprise that grade inflation has followed students into postsecondary school.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

A little over two years ago, I signed into law on the same day two major bills—one benefiting elementary and secondary education and the other, postsecondary education.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy

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