As college enrollment declines, interest in these majors is growing for the 2024-25 school year

As college enrollment declines, interest in these majors is growing for the 2024-25 school year

George Rudy // Shutterstock As college enrollment declines, interest in these majors is growing for the 2024-25 school year For the past decade, college enrollment has steadily declined; at the same time, students’ career aspirations have undergone a dramatic transformation. Long considered the gateway to financial stability, a college degree is no longer viewed as the only—or even the best—path to success. Freshman enrollment fell 5% this fall …

Certificate trend continues for undergrads

A new report released today shows that certificate programs continue to attract more undergraduates, indicating that many college students have a strong interest in short-term, lower-cost credentials that lead more quickly to job opportunities. For the third consecutive year, the number of completers whose highest earned credential was a certificate increased by 11.2% (53,0000 students) in the 2023-24 academic year, according to the analysis by …