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Four Years of Research on Some College, No Credential Learners

Since 2021, UPCEA and StraighterLine have conducted annual empirical research studies on the U.S. population of 40.1 million Some College, No Credential learners.

What have we learned?
Find out by downloading all four white papers today!

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ABOUT THE 2024 RESEARCH

The most recent study provides insight into:

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The readiness of SCNC learners to return to higher education:
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How confident are they in their academic and technological skills?
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What are the most predictive factors for returning to a degree program?
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What is their main motivator for re-enrollment?
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The enrollment funnel experience for SCNC learners who have explored returning to higher education:
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What resources are they using during the inquiry stage?
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What communication channels do they prefer?
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What challenges have they faced at any point in the process?
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The return on investment of a degree is of paramount importance to adult learners.

If institutions want to attract and empower the next generation of adult learners, while also attracting those previously disengaged, they must reexamine their value equation.

Dr. Amy Smith, Chief Learning Officer | StraighterLine