Try our corporate solution for free!
(212) 419-8286
hadley.ward@statista.com

Number of Chinese students in the U.S. 2009/10-2019/20

Colleges and universities in the United States are still a popular study destination for Chinese students, with over 372 thousand choosing to take courses there in the 2019/20 academic year. This made China the leading source of international students in the U.S. education market.

The education exodus

Mathematics and computer science courses led the field in terms of what Chinese students were studying in the United States, followed closely by engineering and business & management programs. The vast majority of Chinese students were self-funded, wth the remainder receiving state-funding to complete their overseas studies. Tuition fees can run into the tens of thousands of U.S. dollars, as foreign students usually pay out-of-state tuition fees.

What about the local situation?

Although studying abroad attracts many Chinese students, the country itself boasts the largest state-run education system in the world. With modernization of the national tertiary education system being a top priority for the Chinese government, the country has seen a significant increase in the number of local universities over the last decade. Enrolments in these universities exceeded 30 million in 2019, and a record of around 7.6 million students graduated in the same year, indicating China has no plans on slowing down its education market expansion.

Number of college and university students from China in the United States from academic year 2009/10 to 2019/20

Loading statistic...
You need to log in to download this statistic
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Release date

November 2020

Region

China, United States

Survey time period

academic year 2009/10 to 2019/20

Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics. Starting from $468 / Year
Basic Account
Get to know the platform

You only have access to basic statistics.

Single Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
  • Instant access to 1m statistics
  • Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
  • Detailed references
$59 $39 / Month *
in the first 12 months
Corporate Account
Full access

Corporate solution including all features.

* Prices do not include sales tax.

Statistics on "Education in China"

Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics. Starting from $468 / Year
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.