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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.


Etymology

Origin of postsecondary

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

Example Sentences

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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

Many students pursue postsecondary education to advance their trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

In addition, federal aid is provided to help veterans enroll in postsecondary programs and complete them.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2025

Instead, employers imported legions of advanced-degree workers — nearly doubling the portion of residents with graduate credentials since 2000, while postsecondary completion for local kids remained essentially flat.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024

Just three and a half months ago, my Administration and the Congress successfully concluded over two years of work on a major reauthorization bill that further expands benefits to postsecondary education.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy