data-informed academic program Evaluation and Management

Gray Associates provides the only academic Program Evaluation System (PES) for higher education.

Academic Program Evaluation: Data, Software, and Services

We provide higher education institutions with tools and strategies to create and manage a sustainable program portfolio.

Gray clients turn academic program data into actionable insights that drive transformation and keep critical resources focused on educational priorities without sacrificing time or money.

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International Students

International Students Are Returning to the US

Good news! The total number of international students enrolled at US institutions has rebounded after falling sharply in 2020-21. We took a deeper dive into the data to see what is driving this growth, what programs international students are interested in, and where those students are located.

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Emerging Programs

How to Find Academic Opportunity with Emerging Programs

Every year, Gray features five new and emerging academic programs with high potential in our 5 Emerging Programs webinar. Get ready for our upcoming webinar with the following blog and find out why your institution should start the new year by thinking outside of the box and considering all of the possibilities!

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Academic Program Evaluation

Top 10 Blogs on Academic Program Evaluation

The most wonderful time of the year is here – a time for friends, family, and being thankful. This is the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and catch up on some good reading. We picked out ten articles on academic program evaluation that you don’t want to miss.

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enrollment

Associate Enrollment is Declining, But Not Everywhere…

Declining enrollment is an issue facing community colleges across the country. According to data provided by the National Student Clearinghouse, total enrollment in associate programs fell 10% year-over-year. We took a closer look at the enrollment data, both geographically and programmatically, and it turns out, it’s not all bad news.

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Academic Program Evaluation Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Data-Informed Academic Program Evaluation

 

Everything you need to know to evaluate and manage a successful academic program portfolio

 

The Ultimate Guide to Academic Curricular Efficiency

Everything you need to know to find hidden savings in your academic program costs.

About us

Who We Are

Gray helps higher-education institutions make high-stakes decisions. We provide the best available data, software, and services to inform decisions on academic programs, tuition and pricing, campus locations, and other vital choices.

Our subscription software is built to evaluate academic program portfolios including student demand, employment, competition, and program economics. Beyond our software offerings, we provide strategic research and facilitate decision making. 

Our processes enable data-informed decisions that strengthen relationships among faculty, administrators, and other stakeholders.  

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What We Offer

What We Offer

Better Tools and Data

Gray uses rigorous research, proprietary databases, and advanced analytical techniques to forecast customer decisions, size up the competition, and model economics. Our exclusive data solutions and unparalleled analysis provide you with more than numbers: We give you deep strategic insight.

Our Proven, Customizable Process

Our approach is tailored to your circumstances. Our data analysis is customized to your markets, your programs, and your mission.  Our workshops are designed to include the correct participants for your institution.  In the workshops, we enable your team to make better-informed decisions that combine the best available data with institutional judgment and insights.

World-Class Expertise

The level of insight our clients gain from working with us is no accident. Gray employs some very bright minds, with experience and knowledge you would expect to find at the largest, most expensive consultancies. We have spent our careers doing serious research and focusing on improving higher education, and it shows.

Facilitation

We help you and your team combine your knowledge with our market data to reach informed decisions. These decisions can be fraught with complications that can be difficult to navigate. Gray Associates facilitates these tough conversations, building a consensus and sense of ownership among your stakeholders.

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Our Brand Promise

Data-Inspired Decisions

We provide the most accurate data and researched-based strategy, so schools can make the best academic program decisions.

Industry Leading Research

Gray uses rigorous research, proprietary databases, and advanced analytical techniques to forecast customer decisions, size-up the competition, and model economics.

Higher Education Mission

We are part of the higher education community and feel responsible to the industry.

DEDICATION IS WHAT DRIVES US

Gray provides institutions of higher education the analytical tools and strategic guidance to make effective, efficient, and successful program management decisions.

Our Mission

Gray empowers higher education professionals develop data-informed institutional strategies

Gray Associates, Inc. is a strategy firm focused on higher education. We help education clients develop data-informed institutional and strategies that maximize outcomes for students, the school, and its constituencies. To support our client work, we have developed an industry-leading database that combines information on inquiry volumes, demographics, and competition.

Our PES+ software helps you focus on the initiatives that will make a meaningful difference.

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