Executive Summary

Key statistics and performance indicators

Region XI
AY 2024-2025
CHED Logo

Statistical Bulletin

Higher Education Institutions

Davao Region (Region XI)

Academic Year 2024-2025
Commission on Higher Education
106
Total HEIs
24 Public
82 Private
283,004
Total Enrollment
AY 2024-2025
32,573
Total Graduates
AY 2023-2024
6
Provinces
Full Coverage

HEI Distribution by Province

GEOGRAPHIC

Geographic distribution of higher education institutions

Davao City leads with 52 institutions (49%), followed by Davao del Norte with 24 HEIs (23%). This concentration reflects the urban centers' role as educational hubs in the region.

Davao City
52
49%
Davao del Norte
24
23%
Davao de Oro
11
10%
Davao del Sur
9
8%
Davao Oriental
9
8%
Davao Occidental
1
1%

Enrollment Distribution

ENROLLMENT

Student enrollment across provinces

Davao City dominates with 143,206 students (50.6%), while Davao del Norte follows with 60,298 students (21.3%). This pattern shows the concentration of educational opportunities in major urban areas.

Davao City
143,206
50.6%
Davao del Norte
60,298
21.3%
Davao del Sur
27,290
9.6%
Davao de Oro
25,562
9%
Davao Oriental
22,144
7.8%
Davao Occidental
4,504
1.6%

Top Academic Disciplines

ACADEMIC FOCUS

Most popular fields of study by enrollment

Business Administration leads regional enrollment with 81,370 students (28.75%), reflecting the region's focus on entrepreneurship and commerce. Education programs collectively represent a significant portion, supporting the region's teacher development goals.

1
#1
81,370
Business Administration
28.75% of total enrollment
2
#2
53,093
Education & Teacher Training
18.76% of total enrollment
3
#3
36,559
Medical and Allied
12.92% of total enrollment
4
#4
26,766
Criminal Justice Education
9.46% of total enrollment
5
#5
19,026
Engineering and Technology
6.72% of total enrollment
6
#6
16,515
IT-Related Disciplines
5.84% of total enrollment