97%
20,000,000
$9,000
Colleges and employers accept the GED® credential
Your GED® account is your one-stop shop for passing the GED® test. It’s free to set up, and you’ll find study materials, tips, and classes. You can also learn more about the test subjects and schedule your test.
You choose how to prepare for the GED® test. You can take local GED® classes or online classes and study at your own pace with books or digital materials.
The GED® test covers 4 subjects: Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reasoning Through Language Arts. You can take all 4 together or one at a time at an official GED® test center when you’re ready.
We are GED Testing Service, the sole provider of the official GED® test. We’ve helped over 20 million people attain their GED® credential -- we are the only high school equivalency program that is recognized by 97% of employers and colleges nationwide. And we’ve been doing it for more than 75 years.
GED Testing Service is a joint venture of the American Council on Education, which started the GED® program in 1942, and leading education company Pearson.
There are over 20 million graduates and counting
GED® grads can earn on average $9,000 more a year