API features
Program discovery
Find subjects using program, CIP title, or institution keywords.
Subject codes
Filter by CIP code or a broader subject prefix.
Credential filters
Narrow programs by credential and state.
Outcome context
Review available graduate counts, median earnings, and debt figures.
Sorted pages
Browse sorted results with matching totals across pages.
Source dates
Check source years and update timestamps when comparing programs.
API Document
HTTP Protocol:HTTPS
HTTP Method:GET
HTTP Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/education/us/programs/search
Response Type:application/json; charset=utf-8
DEMO Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/education/us/programs/demo
Live Demo:Try Interactive Demo
Postman Collection:Run in Postman
API Request Parameters
| Name | Type | Is Required | Default Value | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| appkey | string | true | YOUR_APPKEY | API key used to authenticate the request. |
| keyword | string | false | Keyword for program, CIP title, or institution name. | |
| cipCode | string | false | CIP code prefix or full CIP code. | |
| state | string | false | US state abbreviation. | |
| credentialLevel | string | false | Credential level keyword. | |
| minEarnings | number | false | Minimum median earnings. | |
| maxDebt | number | false | Maximum median debt. | |
| sort | string | false | institutionName|asc | Sort field and direction. Supported fields: institutionName, programName, tuition, medianEarnings, medianDebt. |
| pageIndex | integer | false | 1 | Page number for pagination. |
| pageSize | integer | false | 10 | Number of records per page. |
API Response Parameters
| Name | Type | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| dataStatus.dataTotalCount | integer | Number of matching or returned records for this request. |
| data[].unitId | integer | IPEDS UNITID. |
| data[].institutionName | string | Institution name. |
| data[].cipCode | string | CIP code. |
| data[].programName | string | Program or field-of-study name. |
| data[].credentialLevel | string | Credential level. |
| data[].medianEarnings | number | Median earnings when available. |
| data[].medianDebt | number | Median debt when available. |
| data[].sourceYear | integer | Source data year. |
| data[].sourceUpdatedAt | string | Source update timestamp. |
API Response Status Codes
| Status Code | Explanation of Status Code | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Request processed successfully. | Some endpoints expose a separate application-level status field in the response body, such as `dataStatus.statusCode`. |
| 400 | Invalid request parameters or request format. | Check required fields, data types, and request body format. |
| 401 | Missing or unknown application key. | Provide a valid `appkey` with the request. |
| 403 | The application key is recognized but access is not allowed. | The key may be expired, inactive, or not permitted for the requested API. |
| 429 | Request rate or trial usage limit exceeded. | Reduce request frequency and retry with backoff. If a trial allowance is exhausted, check Trial Keys for remaining requests and subscribe to continue. |
| 500 | Internal service error. | Retry later or contact support if the error persists. |
| 503 | Upstream service unavailable. | Retry later; the requested upstream dependency is temporarily unavailable. |
Remote MCP
Use this API through GuGuData Remote MCP
Connect your AI client once, authorize in the browser, and the client can use the GuGuData API tools available to your account. You do not need to paste an appkey into the MCP client.
https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"gugudata": {
"url": "https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcp",
"transportType": "streamable-http"
}
}
}Code Snippets
Frequently asked questions
Can I search college programmes by CIP code?
Yes. cipCode accepts a prefix or full CIP code. You can also filter by keyword, state, credential level, minimum earnings, and maximum debt.
How can I identify the college associated with a programme?
Each record includes unitId and institutionName. unitId is the IPEDS institution identifier, which can be used to relate programme data to the corresponding institution profile.
Can I retrieve programmes for one institution?
Yes. The versioned contract includes /v1/education/us/institutions/{unitId}/programs, with documented programme filters and pagination. Use it when your view is already scoped to one college.
Are median earnings and debt guaranteed outcomes for a student?
No. They are available reference figures, not promises of individual employment, earnings, or financial aid. Inspect sourceYear and sourceUpdatedAt, and preserve missing values rather than treating them as zero.
Can I sort programmes by earnings or debt?
Yes. Supported fields include institutionName, programName, tuition, medianEarnings, and medianDebt. Combine sorting with pageIndex and pageSize when building programme comparison lists.
What does the 5 requests per second limit mean?
It is a request-rate limit, not a concurrency allowance. Keep your request rate at or below 5 per second. If the service returns a rate-limit response, reduce the frequency and retry with backoff.
Is total paid usage limited?
There is no total request cap during an active paid subscription and no usage-based overage charge.
How does the free trial work?
Each account can receive a limited trial key. Requests are shared across APIs in the same category. Check Trial Keys for the exact allowance and remaining requests.
How do renewal and cancellation work?
The plan renews annually until canceled. Manage or cancel the renewal from Dashboard → Orders & Billing. Access continues through the paid period after cancellation. See the Terms of Service for the current refund policy. If the billing portal is unavailable, contact support.
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