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Welcome to NLS Investigator
Sponsored by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the National Longitudinal Surveys (NLS) are a
family of surveys dedicated to tracking the labor market and other life experiences of American
men and women.
The seven NLS cohorts are:
- National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 (NLSY97)
- National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979 (NLSY79) - This repository is under review for potential modification in compliance with Administration directives.
- NLSY79 Child and Young Adult
- Older Men
- Mature Women
- Young Men
- Young Women
To access data for any of the seven NLS cohorts use the login box to the left or click Search to begin searching as guest.
NLSY User-Initiated Questions: We're soliciting suggestions for new questions to add to the NLSY97 and NLSY79 surveys. Please visit the NLSY User-Initiated Questions page to learn how to make an informal suggestion or submit a formal proposal.