Catalog of Administrative Data Sets

Administrative data are information collected, used, and stored primarily for administrative (i.e., operational), rather than research, purposes. These data can be an excellent source of information for use in research and impact evaluation. Specific requirements and processes for obtaining data vary by data source. To assist researchers in screening potential data sources, J-PAL North America has cataloged a number of key US data sets. The catalog documents procedures on how to access data based on information provided by the originating agencies.

For further information, view all of J-PAL North America's current resources related to administrative data. 

Used by a J-PAL affiliate for a randomized evaluation.
First year for which the data set is available.
State or province
Personally identifiable information is available such that data may be linked to external data sources.
12 result(s)
  • Labor Markets

Social Security Administration Data

Social Security Administration (SSA)
Earnings and benefits data from the Social Security Administration. Includes information on applications for Social Security numbers; annual earnings; and receipt of old age, survivor and disability insurance (OASDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
  • Education
  • Health
  • Labor Markets

State Level Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems (ECIDS)

Data typically provided by departments of education, health, and human services in each state
Systems that collect and link child-level data from various early childhood programs and services within a state. This may include information about health and education (e.g., immunization records, school records), the family’s use of social services (e.g., subsidized child care, Supplemental...