Education Landscape

Across the United States, we identified approximately 8,500 higher education courses that mention quantum in their title or description. Within this larger dataset we can explore how quantum-related coursework is distributed based on discipline, geography, academic level, institution type, and more. We are also categorizing the courses and identifying which are more specifically aligned with quantum information science and technology. Our latest version of the data set, along with interactive visualization can be viewed at https://quantumlandscape.streamlit.app/. 

Map of the United States showing where quantum-related coursework is offered. Each bubble on the map is an institution. The size of the bubble indicates the number of courses offered.
Map of quantum-related coursework in the United States. Each bubble corresponds to an institution. The size and color of the bubble indicates the total number of quantum-related courses. 

 

Which institutions were included?

Institutions were selected if they met any one of the criteria, which were chosen to ensure a diverse sample in terms of geography and institution-type:  

  1. Institutions with Carnegie classification including Very High Research Activity 
  2. Institutions with Carnegie classification including High Research Activity
  3. Top 10 STEM bachelors producing institutions by state
  4. Top 5 STEM associates producing institutions by state
  5. Institutions with an ABET accreditation  
  6. All Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs)

Process for Updating Institutional Data

If you notice information from your institution is either out-of-date or incorrect, please notify Dr. Andi Pina at arpsps@rit.edu.