Among adult prospects, master’s degree interest has fallen alongside the rise of the non-degree market. Indeed, the National Student Clearinghouse reported a 1.2% enrollment decline in fall 2022—the first in many years. Fall 2023 data reveals that the market is holding steady but remains below 2021 levels.
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Navigating the Bachelor’s Degree Conferral Decline
For years, one constant in higher education was the steady rise in bachelor’s degree conferrals. This trend has seemingly ended abruptly. October’s data release from the National Center for Education Statistics confirmed that bachelor’s degree conferrals declined for the first time in decades—a striking development.
Another Side to the Value Debate in Higher Education
According to a Wall Street Journal-NORC poll, more than half of Americans do not believe a four-year college degree is worth the cost. New America research reveals that 45% of Gen Z students believe a high school diploma is the minimum level of education needed to...
Rebound or Mirage? Unpacking the Latest International Enrollment Trends
Since 2016, well before the pandemic-induced enrollment decline, international enrollment in U.S. colleges and universities had stalled. This plateau, often attributed to divisive rhetoric, public policies, visa restrictions, and heightened competition from other countries, turned into a cliff during COVID-19.
The Rise of Data Science and Data Analytics Programs
While the rise of AI has received the lion’s share of national attention in recent months, let’s take a moment today to remember its not-so-distant cousins: data analytics and data science.
Three Trends Explaining the MBA Market
Eduventures’ recently published 2023 Master’s Market Update report, previewed in a May webinar, posits that, following a decade of sustained growth, the master’s market may be looking at a decade of stagnation.