2025 NSCG Mailing Materials

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National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG)

2025 NSCG Mailing Materials

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APPENDIX F
2025 NSCG Mailing
Materials

Letter Description
Frequently Asked Questions (control group language version)
Frequently Asked Questions (experimental plain language version)
Prenotice, New Cohort
Prenotice, New Cohort, Plain Language
Web Invite, New Cohort
Web Invite, New Cohort, Plain Language
Web Invite, New Cohort, Debit Card Incentive
Web Invite, New Cohort, Debit Card Incentive, Plain Language
Web Invite, Old Cohort
Web Invite, Old Cohort, Debit Card Incentive
Perforated, New Cohort, Old Cohort
Perforated, New Cohort, Plain Language
Perforated, New Cohort, Debit Card Incentive
Perforated, Old Cohort, Debit Card Incentive
Perforated, New Cohort, Debit Card Incentive, Plain Language
Web Invite, New Cohort, Old Cohort, ACS style envelope
Web Invite, New Cohort, Plain Language, ACS style envelope
Questionnaire, Web Invite, Old Cohort
Reminder Postcard, New Cohort, Old Cohort
Reminder Postcard, New Cohort, Plain Language
Questionnaire and Web Invite, New Cohort
Questionnaire and Web Invite, New Cohort, Plain Language
Questionnaire and Web Invite, Old Cohort
Perforated, Web Invite, New Cohort, Old Cohort
Perforated, New Cohort, Plain Language
Perforated, Web Invite, New Cohort
Perforated, New Cohort, Plain Language
Questionnaire and Web Invite, Old Cohort
Questionnaire and Web Invite, New Cohort
Questionnaire and Web Invite, New Cohort, Plain Language
Perforated, Web Invite, New Cohort, Old Cohort
Perforated, New Cohort, Plain Language

Letter Name
CG-FAQ
CG-FAQ-A
CG-0W-N
CG-0W-NP
CG-1W-N
CG-1W-NP
CG-1W-ND
CG-1W-NDP
CG-1W-O
CG-1W-OD
CG-2W
CG-2W-NP
CG-2W-ND
CG-2W-OD
CG-2W-NDP
CG-5W
CG-5W-NP
CG-5W-OQ
CG-6W
CG-6W-P
CG-8W-NQ
CG-8W-NPQ
CG-8W-OQ
CG-12W
CG-12W-P
CG-16W
CG-16W-P
CG-18W-Q
CG-20W-Q
CG-20W-QP
CG-23W
CG-23W-P

NATIONAL SURVEY OF COLLEGE GRADUATES (NSCG)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the National Survey of College Graduates?
Since the 1970s, the National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG) has been the most important
source of information on the education and career paths of the nation’s college-educated
population. It is conducted by the National Science Foundation (NSF), an independent agency of
the U.S. government that supports research and education. The U.S. Census Bureau serves as
the data collection contractor for the NSCG on behalf of NSF.
How is the information used?
The information you provide will be used to...
• Deliver important information about the education and career paths of college graduates,
• Study the relationship between education and career opportunities in the United States,
• Assist people in making education and career choices,
• Inform decisions about how to best use limited resources in the areas of research,
education, and job training
For other uses and more information, visit http://www.census.gov/nscg.
Who should participate?
We collect data on the entire college graduate population, including people with international
degrees, non-STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) degrees, and people who are
or were retired. You were randomly selected to participate, and you represent hundreds of other
college-educated people in the United States. We cannot replace you with another person
because it would harm the quality of the data we collect. Your response is voluntary, and there
is no penalty for not answering individual questions. The success of this survey depends on your
response.
Will my information be kept confidential?
Yes, your personal information and responses to the survey are confidential. The information
collected in this questionnaire is solicited under the authority of the National Science Foundation
(NSF) Act of 1950, as amended. The Census Bureau is collecting this information under the
authority of Title 13, Section 8 of the United States Code (U.S.C). The Census Bureau is required
by law to keep your information confidential and can use your responses for statistical purposes
only. The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your responses in a way that could
identify you. Federal law protects your privacy and keeps your answers confidential (Title 13,
U.S.C, Section 9). Per the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015, your data are
protected from cybersecurity risks through screening of the systems that transmit your data.
How long will this survey take?
Although individual times may vary, the average time to complete the online survey is 20 minutes.
The average time to complete the paper questionnaire is 30 minutes. Send comments regarding
this burden estimate or any other aspects of this collection of information, including suggestions
for reducing this burden, to the Reports Clearance Officer, Office of the General Counsel, National
Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Additional information about this survey
Under 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.5(b), an agency cannot conduct, sponsor, or require
a response to a collection of information unless the collection displays a currently valid Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval number. The OMB approval number for this survey is
3145-0141 and the expiration date is xxxxxxxxx

CG-FAQ (04-2025)

More about the National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG)

Is this a legitimate survey?

You can call 1-888-262-5935 or email [email protected] to
verify that NSCG is an official government survey. You can
also find out about the survey at census.gov/nscg.

Who conducts this survey?

The NSCG is conducted by the National Science
Foundation (NSF). NSF is an independent agency of the
U.S. government that supports science and engineering
across the country. The U.S. Census Bureau collects and
processes the survey data on behalf of NSF.

What authority do you have
to collect these data?

The NSCG is collected under the authority of the National
Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended. The Census
Bureau is conducting this survey under the authority of Title
13, Section 8 of the U.S. Code. The NSCG has been
approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB
number XXXX-XXXX, approval expires on XX XX, XXXX).

Who do you ask to complete
the survey?

We collect data on the entire college graduate population,
including people with international degrees, non-STEM
(science, technology, engineering, and math) degrees, and
people who are or were retired. Your information is
valuable for the survey.

Can you select someone else
besides me?

You were randomly chosen to represent hundreds of other
adults like you. Once a person has been selected for the
survey, we cannot replace them with another person
because it would harm the quality of the data.

Will my response be kept
conﬁdential?

Yes. The Census Bureau is required by law to keep your
information confidential and can use your responses for
statistical purposes only (Title 13, U.S. Code, Section 9).
Responding to the survey is voluntary and failure to provide
some or all of the requested information will not in any way
adversely affect you. Per the Federal Cybersecurity
Enhancement Act of 2015, your data are protected from
cybersecurity risks through screening of the systems that
transmit your data. For more information on the Census
Bureau’s Data Protection and Screening principles, please
see our data protection website at
https://www.census.gov/privacy/.

How is the information used?

Government officials use the survey data to make decisions
about how to best use limited resources to improve
research, education, and job training. Researchers use the
survey data to study the relationship between education
and career opportunities. Any individual can use the survey
results to help make a decision about their own education
or career path.

CG-FAQ-A(xx-xx-2024)

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

In a few days, you will receive a mailing from the U.S. Census Bureau asking for your help with
the 2025 National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). This survey collects information
about how people use their education over time and as economic conditions change. Since the
1970s, the U.S. Census Bureau has conducted this ongoing study on behalf of the National
Science Foundation (NSF).
If you do not receive additional information from us within two weeks or have any questions
about the survey, please contact the Census Bureau between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern
Time on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935 or send an email to [email protected].
National results from this survey, as well as more information about the NSCG, are available
at NSF’s website: http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvygrads.
Your participation helps form education-related policy decisions and ensures the validity of the
results of this valuable national survey. We greatly appreciate your time.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
Office of the Director

You’ve been selected to participate in the National Survey of College Graduates. On behalf
of the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts this survey to
understand the education and career paths of college-educated adults in the United States.
What is this survey about?

This survey collects information about how people use their
education over time and as economic conditions change. Your
participation helps inform education-related policy decisions.

When can I respond?

We will send you another letter in about a week. The letter
will include your Login ID and password so you can complete
the survey online.

How long will it take?

It should take about 20 minutes to complete the survey.

National results from this survey, as well as more information about the survey, are available
at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/srvygrads.
If you have questions, you can contact the Census Bureau either by calling our toll-free
number (1-888-262-5935) between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time or by sending an email
to [email protected].
Thank you for your participation.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director, U.S. Census Bureau

CG-0W-NP
(xx-xx-2024)

census.gov/nscg

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

The U.S. Census Bureau and the National Science Foundation are dedicated to providing
policy-makers, you, and your community with the most comprehensive data available on
U.S. college graduates. To accomplish this, we need your help. Please complete the 2025
National Survey of College Graduates, an important ongoing survey that has been
conducted since the 1970s.
Please respond within two weeks at https://respond.census.gov/nscg
Login ID:
Password:
By participating, college graduates like you can help:
• Inform education and workforce initiatives, such as the America COMPETES Act, to
improve our nation’s standing in today’s global economy;
• Improve support for scholarship and fellowship opportunities, like the Graduate
Research Fellowship Program.
The success of this survey depends on your participation. We cannot substitute another
college graduate for you. For more information, see the back of this letter for answers to
frequently asked questions, email [email protected], or call, toll-free, 1-888-262-5935 from
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time.
Thank you in advance for responding to this important national survey.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
Office of the Director

We recently sent you a letter about the National Survey of College Graduates, an
important ongoing survey that has been conducted since the 1970s. Please complete
the 2025 National Survey of College Graduates.

Respond now at respond.census.gov/nscg
1. Enter your Login ID:
2. Enter your Password:
By participating, college graduates like you will help:
• Inform education and workforce initiatives, such as the America COMPETES Act,
to improve our nation’s standing in today’s global economy;
• Improve support for scholarship and fellowship opportunities, like the Graduate
Research Fellowship Program.
The success of this survey depends on your participation. You can find more
information on the back of this letter. Thank you.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director, U.S. Census Bureau
If you need help completing the survey, have questions, or wish to respond by phone, contact:

1.888.262.5935 (9a.m. to 10p.m. Eastern)

CG-1W-NP
(xx-xx-2024)

[email protected]

census.gov/nscg

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

The U.S. Census Bureau and the National Science Foundation are dedicated to providing
policy-makers, you, and your community with the most comprehensive data available on
U.S. college graduates. To accomplish this, we need your help. Please complete the
2025 National Survey of College Graduates, an important ongoing survey that has been
conducted since the 1970s.
In appreciation of your participation, we have enclosed a $30 debit card for you to use upon
completion of the survey. Instructions for using the debit card are enclosed.
Please respond within two weeks at https://respond.census.gov/nscg
Login ID:
Password:
By participating, college graduates like you can help:
• Inform education and workforce initiatives, such as the America COMPETES Act, to
improve our nation’s standing in today’s global economy;
• Improve support for scholarship and fellowship opportunities, like the Graduate
Research Fellowship Program.
The success of this survey depends on your participation. We cannot substitute another
college graduate for you. For more information, see the back of this letter for answers to
frequently asked questions, email [email protected], or call, toll-free, 1-888-262-5935 from
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time.
Thank you in advance for responding to this important national survey.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
Office of the Director

We recently sent you a letter about the National Survey of College Graduates, an
important ongoing survey that has been conducted since the 1970s.

Respond now at respond.census.gov/nscg
1. Enter your Login ID:
2. Enter your Password:
Enclosed is a $30 debit card. We value your time and appreciate your help.
By participating, college graduates like you will help:
• Inform education and workforce initiatives, such as the America COMPETES Act,
to improve our nation’s standing in today’s global economy;
• Improve support for scholarship and fellowship opportunities, like the Graduate
Research Fellowship Program.
The success of this survey depends on your participation. You can find more
information on the back of this letter. Thank you.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director, U.S. Census Bureau
If you need help completing the survey, have questions, or wish to respond by phone, contact:

1.888.262.5935 (9a.m. to 10p.m. Eastern)

CG-1W-NDP
(xx-xx-2024)

[email protected]

census.gov/nscg

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

About two years ago, you participated in the 2023 National Survey of College Graduates. We
thank you. Your responses help:
• Inform education and workforce initiatives, such as the America COMPETES Act, to
improve our nation’s standing in today’s global economy;
• Improve support for scholarship and fellowship opportunities, like the Graduate
Research Fellowship Program.
It is now time for the 2025 National Survey of College Graduates. We are requesting
your help to continue to provide policy makers, you, and your community with the most
comprehensive data available on U.S. college graduates.
Please respond within two weeks at https://respond.census.gov/nscg
Login ID:
Password:
The success of this national survey still depends on your participation. Your response is
important even if your information has not changed. Your continued participation allows
us to investigate how social, technological, and economic events affect college-educated
individuals over time. We cannot substitute another college graduate for you.
For more information, see the back of this letter for answers to frequently asked questions.
Still have questions?
• Email [email protected].
• Call, toll-free, 1-888-262-5935 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time.
Thank you in advance for responding to this important national survey.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

About two years ago, you participated in the 2023 National Survey of College Graduates. We
thank you. Your responses help:
• Inform education and workforce initiatives, such as the America COMPETES Act, to
improve our nation’s standing in today’s global economy;
• Improve support for scholarship and fellowship opportunities, like the Graduate
Research Fellowship Program.
It is now time for the 2025 National Survey of College Graduates. We are requesting
your help to continue to provide policy makers, you, and your community with the most
comprehensive data available on U.S. college graduates.
In appreciation of your participation, we have enclosed a $30 debit card for you to use upon
completion of the survey. Instructions for using the debit card are enclosed.
Please respond within two weeks at https://respond.census.gov/nscg
Login ID:
Password:
The success of this national survey still depends on your participation. Your response is
important even if your information has not changed. Your continued participation allows
us to investigate how social, technological, and economic events affect college-educated
individuals over time. We cannot substitute another college graduate for you.
For more information, see the back of this letter for answers to frequently asked questions.
Still have questions?
• Email [email protected].
• Call, toll-free, 1-888-262-5935 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time.
Thank you in advance for your continued participation in this important national survey.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

CG-2W(7491)
(11-22-2022)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

Last week, we sent you a request to participate in the 2025 National Survey of
College Graduates. If you already completed the survey, thank you very much. If you
have not responded, please use the secure website below to complete the survey
today.
Please respond at https://respond.census.gov/nscg
Login ID:
Password:
Results from this survey show that in 2023, about 46.5% of college graduates had
taken at least one course at a community or two-year college. This shows how college
students and their families are adjusting to changes in tuition rates and the economy
and can help aspiring college graduates plan for their education.
You were scientifically selected for this survey, and your response is very important.
For help or additional information, email [email protected], or call, toll-free,
1-888-262-5935 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time. Thank you in advance for
responding to this important national survey.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
Office of the Director

Recently, you should have received a letter from the U.S. Census Bureau asking you
to complete the National Survey of College Graduates.
If you’ve already responded, thank you. If not, please use the secure website below
to complete the survey today.

Respond now at respond.census.gov/nscg
1. Enter your Login ID:
2. Enter your Password:

Survey results from 2023 showed that almost 50% of college graduates had taken at
least one course at a community or two-year college. Information like this shows how
people are adjusting to changes in tuition rates and in the economy. This can help
aspiring college graduates plan for their education.
If you have questions, need help completing the survey, or wish to respond by phone,
please call our toll-free number (1–888– 262–593 5) from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
or email [email protected] .
Thank you. Your response is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director, U.S. Census Bureau

NSCG-2W-NP
(xx-xx-2024)

census.gov/nscg

CG-2W-ND(7491)
(11-22-2022)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

Last week, we sent you a $30 debit card along with our request to participate in the
2025 National Survey of College Graduates. If you already completed the survey,
thank you very much. If you have not responded, please use the secure website below
to complete the survey today.
Please respond at https://respond.census.gov/nscg
Login ID:
Password:
Results from this survey show that in 2023, about 46.5% of college graduates had
taken at least one course at a community or two-year college. This shows how college
students and their families are adjusting to changes in tuition rates and the economy
and can help aspiring college graduates plan for their education.
You were scientifically selected for this survey, and your response is very important.
For help or additional information, email [email protected], or call, toll-free,
1-888-262-5935 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time. Thank you in advance for
responding to this important national survey.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

CG-2W-OD(7491)
(11-22-2022)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
Office of the Director

Recently, we mailed you a $30 debit card along with a letter from the U.S. Census Bureau
asking you to complete the National Survey of College Graduates.
Survey results from 2023 showed that almost 50% of college graduates had taken at least
one course at a community or two-year college. Information like this shows how people are
adjusting to changes in tuition rates and in the economy. This can help aspiring college
graduates plan for their education.
If you’ve already responded, thank you. If not, please do so today by following these steps:

Respond now at respond.census.gov/nscg
1. Enter your Login ID:
2. Enter your Password:
If you have questions, need help completing the survey, or wish to respond by phone,
please call our toll-free number (1–888– 262–593 5) from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
or email ns [email protected] .
Thank you. Your response is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director, U.S. Census Bureau
CG-2W-NDP
(xx-xx-2024)

census.gov/nscg

CG-5W

Second Reminder – Please respond today

(11-22-2022)

A few weeks ago, the U.S. Census Bureau contacted you to request your participation in the 2025 National Survey of College
Graduates. If you have already completed the survey, we appreciate your help.
If you have not responded, now is the time to do so. Your individual response is critical to the success of this survey and provides
valuable information to your community and your country.
For example, local governments and businesses use this data to better understand the skills available in the local workforce to help
build the economy.
To respond online, go to: https://respond.census.gov/nscg
Login ID:
Password:
Thank you for your contribution to this valuable national survey.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

CG-5W

Second Reminder – Please respond today

(11-22-2022)

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

CG-5W

Second Reminder – Please respond today

(11-22-2022)

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

National Survey of College Graduates
Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg to complete the 2025 National Survey of College Graduates
online. Login ID:
Password:

See the other side of this card for more information. If you need help or have any questions about this survey,
call, toll-free, 1-888-262-5935 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time or send an email to [email protected].

National Survey of College Graduates
Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg to complete the 2025 National Survey of College Graduates
online. Login ID:
Password:

Second Reminder - Please respond today

A few weeks ago, we contacted you to complete the National
Survey of College Graduates.

Please respond now on your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

If you have already responded to the survey, thank you.
If you have not responded, now is the time to do so.
Your response provides valuable information to your community
and your country. For example, local governments and businesses
use this data to better understand the skills available in the local
workforce.

Go to respond.census.gov/nscg

Enter your Login ID:

Thank you for your contribution to this important national survey.

Enter your Password:
Sincerely,

CG-5W-NP

Robert L. Santos
Director, U.S. Census Bureau

DC
A few weeks ago, we contacted you to complete the
National Survey of College Graduates.

(xx-xx-2024)

Second Reminder - Please respond today

Please respond now on your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

If you have already responded to the survey, thank you.
If you have not responded, now is the time to do so.
Your response provides valuable information to your
community and your country. For example, local
governments and businesses use this data to better
understand the skills available in the local workforce.

Go to respond.census.gov/nscg

Enter your Login ID:

Thank you for your contribution to this important
national survey.
Sincerely,

Enter your Password:

CG-5W-NP

Robert L. Santos
Director, U.S. Census Bureau

DC
A few weeks ago, we contacted you to complete the
National Survey of College Graduates.

(xx-xx-2024)

Second Reminder - Please respond today

Please respond now on your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

If you have already responded to the survey, thank you.
If you have not responded, now is the time to do so.
Your response provides valuable information to your
community and your country. For example, local
governments and businesses use this data to better
understand the skills available in the local workforce.

Go to respond.census.gov/nscg

Enter your Login ID:

Thank you for your contribution to this important
national survey.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director, U.S. Census Bureau

Enter your Password:

CG-5W-NP
(xx-xx-2024)

National Survey of College Graduates

HOW TO RESPOND: (1) Go to respond.census.gov/nscg (2) Enter your Login ID and password to begin.

Enter your Login ID:

Enter your Password:
See the other side of this card for more information.

Need help completing the survey, have questions, or wish to respond by phone?
Call our toll-free number 1–888–262–5935 (9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time) or email [email protected].

National Survey of College Graduates

HOW TO RESPOND: (1) Go to respond.census.gov/nscg (2) Enter your Login ID and password to begin.

Enter your Login ID:

Enter your Password:

See the other side of this card for more information.
Need help completing the survey, have questions, or wish to respond by phone?
Call our toll-free number 1–888–262–5935 (9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time) or email [email protected].

National Survey of College Graduates

HOW TO RESPOND: (1) Go to respond.census.gov/nscg (2) Enter your Login ID and password to begin.

Enter your Login ID:

Enter your Password:

CG-5W-OQ

Second Reminder – Please respond today

(12-12-2022)

A few weeks ago, the U.S. Census Bureau contacted you to request your participation in the 2025 National Survey of College Graduates. If
you have already completed the survey, we appreciate your help.
If you have not responded, now is the time to do so. Your individual response is critical to the success of this survey and provides valuable
information to your community and your country.
For example, local governments and businesses use this data to better understand the skills available in the local workforce to help build the
economy.
To respond online, go to: https://respond.census.gov/nscg
Login ID:
Password:
If you prefer, you may complete the enclosed paper questionnaire and mail it back as soon as possible in the postage-paid envelope provided.
Thank you for your contribution to this valuable national survey.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

CG-5W-OQ

Second Reminder – Please respond today

(12-12-2022)

A few weeks ago, the U.S. Census Bureau contacted you to request your participation in the 2025 National Survey of College Graduates. If you
have already completed the survey, we appreciate your help.
If you have not responded, now is the time to do so. Your individual response is critical to the success of this survey and provides valuable
information to your community and your country.
For example, local governments and businesses use this data to better understand the skills available in the local workforce to help build the
economy.
To respond online, go to: https://respond.census.gov/nscg
Login ID:
Password:
If you prefer, you may complete the enclosed paper questionnaire and mail it back as soon as possible in the postage-paid envelope provided.
Thank you for your contribution to this valuable national survey.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

CG-5W-OQ

Second Reminder – Please respond today

(12-12-2022)

A few weeks ago, the U.S. Census Bureau contacted you to request your participation in the 2025 National Survey of College Graduates. If you
have already completed the survey, we appreciate your help.
If you have not responded, now is the time to do so. Your individual response is critical to the success of this survey and provides valuable
information to your community and your country.
For example, local governments and businesses use this data to better understand the skills available in the local workforce to help build the
economy.
To respond online, go to: https://respond.census.gov/nscg
Login ID:
Password:
If you prefer, you may complete the enclosed paper questionnaire and mail it back as soon as possible in the postage-paid envelope provided.
Thank you for your contribution to this valuable national survey.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

National Survey of College Graduates
Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg to complete the 2025 National Survey of College Graduates
online. Login ID:
Password:

National Survey of College Graduates
Go to https://respond.census.gov/nscg to complete the 2025 National Survey of College Graduates online.
Login ID:
Password:

CG-6W(7491) (11-2022)

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If you need help or have any questions, please call us between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time
on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935, or send an email to [email protected].
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

If you need help or have any questions, please call us between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time
on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935, or send an email to [email protected].

Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

CG-6W(7491) (11-2022)

If you have not yet completed the survey, please do so as soon as possible. Your response is
critical to the success of this survey. You were scientifically selected for this survey and your
experiences are unique, so we cannot substitute anyone else for you.

CG-6W(7491) (11-2022)

Recently, we sent you information requesting your participation in an important national survey. If
you have already completed the survey, we thank you very much.

Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau

Recently, we sent you information requesting your participation in an important national survey. If
you have already completed the survey, we thank you very much.

Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

Sincerely,

CG-6W(7491) (11-2022)

If you need help or have any questions, please call us between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern Time
on our toll-free number at 1-888-262-5935, or send an email to [email protected].

CG-6W(7491) (11-2022)

Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

DC
Recently, we sent you information requesting your participation in an important national survey. If
you have already completed the survey, we thank you very much.

Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau

Recently, we sent you information requesting your participation in an important national survey. If
you have already completed the survey, we thank you very much.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau

U.S. Census Bureau
National Processing Center
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CG-6W-P(xx-xx-2024)

U.S. Census Bureau
National Processing Center
1201 E 10th Street
Jeffersonville IN 47132-0001

OFFICIAL BUSINESS
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CG-6W-P (xx-xx-2024)

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PRESORTED
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DC
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If you have already completed the survey, thank you for your help.
If you have not completed the survey, please do so right away.

Thank you.

CG-6W-P
(xx-xx-2024)

If you have questions, need help completing the survey, or wish to
respond by phone, call 1–888–262–5935 (9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern).

Thank you.

CG-6W-P
(xx-xx-2024)

If you have questions, need help completing the survey, or wish to
respond by phone, call 1–888–262–5935 (9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern).

Respond online now at respond.census.gov/nscg

If you have already completed the survey, thank you for your help.
If you have not completed the survey, please do so right away.

Respond online now at respond.census.gov/nscg

You were scientifically selected for this survey. Your experiences are
unique, so we cannot substitute anyone else for you.

CG-6W-P
(xx-xx-2024)

You were scientifically selected for this survey. Your experiences are
unique, so we cannot substitute anyone else for you.

Thank you.

Recently, we mailed you a letter asking you to participate in an
important national survey.

CG-6W-P
(xx-xx-2024)

If you have questions, need help completing the survey, or wish to
respond by phone, call 1–888–262–5935 (9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern).

Recently, we mailed you a letter asking you to participate in an
important national survey.

Thank you.

If you have questions, need help completing the survey, or wish to
respond by phone, call 1–888–262–5935 (9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern).

Respond online now at respond.census.gov/nscg

You were scientifically selected for this survey. Your experiences are
unique, so we cannot substitute anyone else for you.

Respond online now at respond.census.gov/nscg

Recently, we mailed you a letter asking you to participate in an
important national survey.

CG-8W-NQ
(11-22-2022)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

Fourth Reminder
Please respond now

Recently, we sent you several requests for your participation in the 2025 National
Survey of College Graduates. Your response is needed. We are asking that you
complete this survey because your participation is critical to its success. If you have
already responded, thank you.
National results from this survey are publicly available, providing information such as
average salaries in over 28 fields and how they have changed over time. This can
help inform the field of study for college students or career changes for professionals.
Please respond now by:
1) Going to https://respond.census.gov/nscg and entering your:
Login ID:
Password:
OR
2) Filling out the enclosed paper questionnaire and mailing it back in the
postage-paid envelope provided.
Your individual response is important, even if you do not work, are retired, or work
in a field that differs from that of your education or training.
For help or additional information, see the back of this letter for frequently asked
questions, call, toll-free, 1-888-262-5935 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time, or send
an email to [email protected].
Thank you for your contribution to this important national survey.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
Office of the Director

Fourth Reminder
Please respond now

Did you know?
National results from
this survey are publicly
available.
Survey results include
the average salaries for
full-time employees
based on their field of
study, showing how
salaries have changed
over time.
These results can help
college students or
individuals seeking a
career change to make
a decision about what
field to get a degree in.
Your response is
important, even if you
do not work, are
retired, or work in a
field that differs from
that of your education
or training.

CG-8W-NPQ
(xx-xx-2024)

We are following up with you because we had hoped to
receive your response to the National Survey of College
Graduates by now.
Please choose one way to respond:
1) Fill out the online survey at respond.census.gov/nscg
Login ID:
Password:
2) Fill out the enclosed paper survey and mail it back in
the postage-paid envelope provided
Find out more about this survey on the back of this letter.
If you have questions, need help completing the survey, or
wish to respond by phone, please call our toll-free number
(1–888–262–5935) from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
or email [email protected].
Thank you for your participation.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director, U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov/nscg

CG-8W-OQ
(11-22-2022)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

Fourth Reminder
Please respond now

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

CG-12W(7491)
(03-22-2025)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

Fifth Reminder
Your response is critical

About four weeks ago, we asked you to complete the 2025 National Survey of
College Graduates. Your response is critical and helps the U.S. government
allocate resources to research and education programs for advancement
opportunities for you and others in the U.S. If you have already responded, please
accept our thanks.
Respond by August 17th at https://respond.census.gov/nscg
Login ID:
Password:
Your response can help determine how U.S. graduation rates in various
fields compare to other countries. It can also help identify areas for
improvement in K-12 education to make our country more competitive.
If we do not receive your response in by August 17th, a Census Bureau representative
may contact you.
The success of this national survey depends on your participation. We cannot
substitute another college graduate for you. This survey helps policy makers and the
public understand and quantify how people use their education as they age.
For additional information:
• email [email protected].
• call, toll-free, 1-888-262-5935 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time.
Thank you in advance for your response.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
Office of the Director

Fifth Reminder
Your response is critical

Over the past few weeks, we have been asking for your participation in the National
Survey of College Graduates.
If you’ve already responded, please accept our thanks. If not, please respond today.

Respond by August 17th at respond.census.gov/nscg
1. Enter your Login ID:
2. Enter your Password:
We need to hear from everyone, and your response is very important to us. You were
scientifically selected for this survey, so we cannot substitute anyone else for you.
Your participation ensures the validity of these results.
If we do not receive your response in by August 17th, a Census Bureau representative
may contact you.
If you have questions, need help completing the survey, or wish to respond by phone,
please call our toll-free number (1–888–262–5935) from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern
Time or email [email protected].
Thank you. Your response is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director, U.S. Census Bureau
CG-12W-P
(xx-xx-2024)

census.gov/nscg

CG-16W
(11-22-2022)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

Over the past month we sent you several requests to participate in the 2025
National Survey of College Graduates (NSCG). If you completed the survey, thank
you very much. If you have not, please take a moment to do so now.
Please respond at https://respond.census.gov/nscg
Login ID:
Password:
Your response to the NSCG helps researchers use NSCG data for many reasons,
including to understand:
• Why people leave jobs in various fields,
• What percentage of people are employed in the same field that they studied,
• How the participation of males and females in various fields has changed over
time.
For help or additional information, email [email protected] or call, toll-free,
1-888-262-5935 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time.
Thank you in advance for responding to this important national survey.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
Ofﬁce of the Director

Over the past month, we sent you several requests to participate in the National
Survey of College Graduates. If you completed the survey, thank you very much. If
you have not, please take a moment to do so now.

Please respond at respond.census.gov/nscg
1. Enter your Login ID:
2. Enter your Password:
Your response to the NSCG helps researchers use NSCG data for many reasons,
including to understand:
• Why people leave jobs in various fields,
• What percentage of people are employed in the same field that they studied,
• How the participation of males and females in various fields has changed
over time.
If you have questions, need help completing the survey, or wish to respond by phone,
please call our toll-free number (1–888–262–5935) from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
or email [email protected].
Thank you. Your response is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director, U.S. Census Bureau

CG-16W-P
(xx-xx-2024)

census.gov/nscg

CG-18W-Q
(11-22-2022)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

The success of the 2025 National Survey of College Graduates depends on your help. The
U.S. Census Bureau contacted you several times to request your participation in this important
national survey that provides critical information on college graduates in the U.S. If you have
already completed the survey, we thank you for your cooperation. If you have not responded,
please do so immediately.
Please respond at https://respond.census.gov/nscg
Login ID:
Password:
If you prefer, you may complete the enclosed paper questionnaire and mail it back as soon
as possible in the postage-paid envelope provided.
Results from this survey show that in 2023, 31.1% of college graduates earned their highest
degree in a science or engineering field, 14.4% in a health or technology-related field, and
54.5% in a business, education, humanities, or other field.
For help or additional information, email [email protected] or call, toll-free, 1-888-262-5935
from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time.
Thank you for your contribution to this important national survey.
Sincerely,

Sixth Reminder
We need your response!
Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

CG-20W-Q
(11-22-2022)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

Sixth Reminder
We need your response!
Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
Office of the Director

Over the past few weeks, we have been asking for your participation in the National
Survey of College Graduates. If you’ve already responded, thank you. If not, please
do so today by following these steps:

Respond now at respond.census.gov/nscg
1. Enter your Login ID:
2. Enter your Password:
If you prefer, you may complete the enclosed paper questionnaire and mail it back as
soon as possible in the postage-paid envelope provided.
Results from this survey show that in 2023, about 30% of college graduates earned
their highest degree in a science or engineering field, about 15% in a health or
technology-related field, and 55% in a business, education, humanities, or other field.
If you have questions, need help completing the survey, or wish to respond by phone,
please call our toll-free number (1–888–262–5935) from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
or email [email protected].
Thank you. Your response is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director, U.S. Census Bureau

CG-20W-QP
(xx-xx-2024)

Sixth Reminder
We need your response!

census.gov/nscg

CG-23W
(11-22-2022)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
U.S. Census Bureau
Office of the Director
Washington, DC 20233-0001

Final Reminder
Survey Closing Soon

The U.S. Census Bureau has sent you several requests, on behalf of the National
Science Foundation, to participate in the 2025 National Survey of College
Graduates. We know your time is valuable, and we would greatly appreciate your
participation to ensure that the survey results are accurate and representative.
This survey is the primary source of data about the educational outcomes of our
nation’s college-educated population. You were individually selected from millions of
graduates in the United States to represent the college-educated population. We are
counting on your help to ensure the highest quality data possible.
Please respond at https://respond.census.gov/nscg
Login ID:
Password:
The survey will be closing soon. This is your last chance to help policy makers,
researchers, and the public better understand the impact of a college education.
For additional Information:
• Email [email protected].
• Call, toll-free, 1-888-262-5935 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time.
• See the back of this letter for answers to frequently asked questions.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director
U.S. Census Bureau

census.gov

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
Office of the Director

Final Reminder
Survey Closing Soon

We hope you will participate in the National Survey of College Graduates.
We understand that you’re busy and your time is valuable. We would greatly
appreciate it if you could set aside about 20 minutes to complete the survey.
Your participation ensures the survey results are accurate and representative.
This is your last chance to respond. Please complete the survey today.

Please respond now at respond.census.gov/nscg
1. Enter your Login ID:
2. Enter your Password:
No matter what your employment status is or what type of education you have
received, your response is needed. With your help, we can provide policymakers
and businesses with accurate information about the impact of a college education.
If you have questions, need help completing the survey, or wish to respond by phone,
please call our toll-free number (1–888–262–5935) from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
or email [email protected].
Thank you. Your response is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,

Robert L. Santos
Director, U.S. Census Bureau

CG-23W-P
(xx-xx-2024)

census.gov/nscg

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