More than three-quarters of employees said they learned more in six months at their job than in their entire four-year education, according to Hult International Business School and Workplace Intelligence.
Fall enrollment grew by 4.5%, mainly due to increases at the undergraduate level across all sectors and regions of the United States—and the continued success of certificate programs.
Erasing college tuition and related frees does not equate to a free education. Living expenses, such as housing and food, still can leave aspiring students with surprising price tags.
As demographic data for traditional-aged college students continues to trend downward, institutions must realize that taking care of the "some college, no degree population" is the gateway to stabilizing enrollment.
While certificates have become a proven strategy to re-enroll stops outs, young adults and everything in between, postgraduate learners are catching on.
Enrollment and projected market growth through 2030 is looking more favorable for trade schools than broader higher ed, according to a report from Validated Insights.
