International Students Contribute Record-breaking Level of Spending and 378,000 Jobs to the U.S. Economy in 2023-2024
1.1 million international students at U.S. colleges and universities contributed $43.8 billion to the U.S. economy during the 2023-2024 academic year and supported more than 378,000 jobs. The economic activity total is the highest amount ever calculated by NAFSA, eclipsing the high water mark of $41 billion in 2018-2019 academic year.
Modified on April 14, 2025