Dear Colleagues, Please see the links below for a set of fact sheets highlighting the economic impact of higher education in each New England state, and the region as a whole. These resources can support our ongoing advocacy efforts for our programs and students, and will be made available on the NEOA web site. Best, Sarah Morrell NEOA Advocacy Co-Chair CAUTION: EXTERNAL SENDER The higher education sector in New England had a total economic impact of $26.5B in 2024. 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NEC Staff Contact Mariah Healy<mailto:mhealy@newenglandcouncil.com> Director of Federal Affairs O: (202) 547-0048 x. 203 C: (301) 785-6126   More Details Some highlights from the data include: * The higher education sector in New England had a total economic impact of $26.5B in 2024. * New England colleges and universities employed nearly 276,972 people, and served over 1.1 million students in 2024. * In New England, the higher education sector was responsible for creating over 562,640 jobs in 2024. * Colleges and universities in New England generated $1.1B in federal tax revenue in 2024.   Links & Resources The data was compiled by NEBHE and is available to all New England Council members to use in their own advocacy efforts. 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