"Assuring positive career outcomes for college students is a growing priority for institutions, policymakers and students themselves as they consider the value of higher education. A July report from the Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice at Southern New Hampshire University identifies opportunities for institutions to enhance career readiness for online learners and nontraditional students, a growing demographic within undergraduate populations."
"Risepoint's Voice of the Online Learner survey for 2025 finds that majorities work full-time while pursuing a degree (75 percent), are enrolled in a program related to their current industry (78 percent) and are parents with children under the age of 18 (53 percent). The greatest share of students pay for college out of their income and savings (48 percent) or federal loans (41 percent)."
Assuring positive career outcomes for college students is a growing priority for institutions, policymakers and students as they weigh the value of higher education. Online and nontraditional undergraduates increasingly require tailored career support to balance work, family and study. Majorities of online learners work full-time (75 percent), enroll in programs related to their industry (78 percent) and are parents of minors (53 percent). Many pay with income or savings (48 percent) or federal loans (41 percent). Nontraditional and working students face substantial barriers to engaging career centers and work-based learning. Flexible, workforce-aligned and embedded career-connection strategies can improve classroom-to-career pathways.
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