In 2024, the canton of Basel-Landschaft saw a total of 1,938 degrees awarded, marking a slight increase from the previous year. Of these, 904 degrees were awarded to men and 1,034 to women, highlighting a continued trend of higher female participation in higher education. The degrees were split almost evenly between universities and Fachhochschulen, with 974 and 964 degrees awarded respectively. The breakdown of degrees by type shows that bachelor's degrees were the most common, with 1,124 awarded, followed by 551 master's degrees, 101 doctorates, 42 diplomas, 115 continuing education degrees, and 5 classified as other.

Comparing these figures to 2023, there is a modest increase in total degrees from 1,934 to 1,938. Notably, the number of degrees awarded to men increased from 860 to 904, while those awarded to women decreased slightly from 1,074 to 1,034. The number of degrees from Fachhochschulen rose from 901 to 964, whereas university degrees saw a decrease from 1,033 to 974. The distribution of degree types remained relatively stable, with bachelor's degrees maintaining their dominance. However, there was a notable increase in continuing education degrees from 106 to 115, indicating a growing interest in lifelong learning.

Looking back to the earliest recorded year, 1980, when only 233 degrees were awarded, the growth over the decades is striking. The number of degrees awarded has increased more than eightfold, reflecting the expansion of higher education opportunities and the establishment of Fachhochschulen. In 1980, degrees were exclusively from universities, with men receiving the majority. The gender distribution has since shifted significantly, with women now receiving a larger share of degrees. This long-term trend underscores the increasing accessibility and inclusivity of higher education in the region, as well as the diversification of degree types and educational institutions available to students.