Free U.S. Professional Certification and Licensing Costs (2015-2025) Chart
The chart provides an overview of U.S. professional certification and licensing costs from 2015 to 2025, revealing a highly volatile but upward trend. Costs began at approximately $8 billion in 2015 and experienced fluctuations over the next few years. A strong rise from 2018 to 2020 was followed by a sharp drop in 2021 to around $10 billion. The most dramatic surge occurred from 2023 to 2024, reaching a peak of $16.5 billion before a slight decline. The data highlights a significant overall increase in professional certification expenses over the decade.
