Listen "The Consumer Confidence Crisis"
Episode Synopsis
Seth and Mallory explore the rising consumer confidence crisis in higher education. As more students and families question the value of a traditional college degree, higher ed institutions are faced with the challenge of proving their worth in an evolving marketplace. Key Takeaways:The consumer confidence crisis in higher ed is growing, with fewer Americans believing in the value of a college degree.Marketers must focus on program-level success stories to combat negative perceptions of the overall industry.ROI transparency is critical: colleges should openly share post-graduation employment stats and wage outcomes to attract value-conscious students.Micro-credentials and alternative pathways are rising in demand, but many institutions question their financial sustainability.Brand matters more than ever in higher ed, with some institutions able to rise above the industry-wide confidence crisis.Growth in the future will likely be more "surgical," requiring a focus on high-performing programs rather than an institution-wide approach.Register for the AI Engage SummitGeorgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce UPCEA Report: 10 Schools With Alternative Credentials2020 Strada PollUS News - Is College Worth It?Google Trends - Is College Worth It?
- - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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