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, 964 degrees were from Fachhochschule institutions, while universities accounted for 974 degrees. The gender distribution showed that women received 1,034 degrees, surpassing the 904 degrees awarded to men. The breakdown by degree type included 42 diplomas, 551 master's degrees, 1,124 bachelor's degrees, 115 continuing education certificates, 5 other types of degrees, and 101 doctorates.

Comparing these figures to 2023, there is a marginal increase in total degrees from 1,934 to 1,938. Notably, degrees from Fachhochschule institutions rose from 901 to 964, while university degrees decreased slightly from 1,033 to 974. The number of degrees awarded to men increased from 860 to 904, whereas degrees awarded to women decreased from 1,074 to 1,034. The number of master's degrees remained almost constant, with a slight increase in continuing education certificates from 106 to 115. The number of doctorates decreased slightly from 105 to 101.

Looking back to 1980, when only 233 degrees were awarded, the growth over the decades is striking. The introduction and expansion of Fachhochschule institutions have significantly contributed to this increase, as there were no such degrees in 1980. The gender gap has also narrowed considerably; in 1980, men received 187 degrees compared to just 46 for women. The current data reflects a more balanced gender distribution, with women now receiving a larger share of degrees than men. The evolution in degree types is also noteworthy, with bachelor's and master's degrees becoming more prevalent as diploma degrees have become less common over time. This shift highlights the changing landscape of higher education in the canton, with a clear trend towards more specialized and advanced qualifications.