Online degree programs answer the growing needs of today’s postsecondary student. With unfettered flexibility and access, students are flocking to such pathways. Employers also are seeing benefits to bridging the skills gap quickly. In fact, the industry saw more big-name technology companies and higher education institutions collaborate on online certificate offerings. Online postsecondary programs continue to gain traction and credibility.
It is also a niche providing endless opportunity for EDU marketers. Higher Ed Growth recently released the Top Online Degrees, Certificates and Today’s Distance Learner Infographic, an analysis of Fall 2017- Spring 2018 student enrollment data from online degree programs across the country. Learn about today’s online student, top online programs, certificates, and associated career outlooks. These are the trends that will shape the future of school, work and EDU marketing.