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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. )

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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

More than half of students there pursue postsecondary education.

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

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 Jimmy Carter

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