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.
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U.S. added roughly 678,000 jobs in February, dramatically surpassing many economists’ predictions.
There is good news if you are seeking an Associate degree. There are jobs for you.
As we continue to explore the recent infrastructure bill and its impact on jobs, the
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.
