postsecondary

adjective

post·​sec·​ond·​ary ˌpōst-ˈse-kən-ˌder-ē 

: of, relating to, or being education following secondary school

postsecondary education

The country has a rich infrastructure of 4,500 public and private postsecondary institutions with a high regard for academic freedom.

—Lee Lawrence

Examples of postsecondary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Florida is looking to block undocumented students from attending the state’s postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) programs. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

The measure would create a shield around core Education Department offices overseeing special education and Native American, K-12 and postsecondary education. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Research from Jobs for the Future has consistently shown that students who participate in high-quality career pathways are more likely to complete high school, pursue postsecondary education, and secure employment in high-demand fields. — Gennaro Piraino, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Programs supporting newcomer students, English language learners and those seeking financial aid for postsecondary education all got boosts in the state budget. — Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for postsecondary

• accretionary
• apothecary
• bicentenary
• certiorari
• concessionary
• concretionary
• confectionary
• confectionery
• constabulary
• contemporary
• deflationary
• depositary