The digital and interactive gaming industry soared in the past decade and it’s currently brighter than ever! Job opportunities continue to grow and new programs in Game and Interactive Media Design are rapidly popping up at institutions. There has never been a better time to get in the game.
The US Department of Labor recently announced that non-farm employment in America rose by 372,000 in June, 2022. This number far exceeded expectations, so we looked at Gray’s Job Postings data to compare.
In 2020, the pandemic had ravaging effects on supply chains. In the beginning of 2022, it looked like things were turning around – that is, until April, when strains mounted again. We took a look at our Job Postings database, and the data regarding employment opportunities shows a few interesting developments. It might even raise a few questions for you.
Enrollment is only one student demand metric you need to evaluate your program portfolio. Low completion rates are harmful to institutional finances and students.
At Gray, we use our Job Postings data in a variety of ways. Recently, we discovered a new use of the data: a predictor for market growth and opportunity for higher-education institutions.
Gray did a deep dive into lucrative jobs for graduates and while the results are mixed, there is one program overall that wins the day. It is not in engineering.
Gray Associates, Inc. is a software and services firm focused on higher education. We help education clients develop data-informed institutional strategies that maximize outcomes for students, the school, and its constituencies.
