What Can We Do in a Post-College Economy?
The State and Future of Higher Education: Part 4
College Consensus continues our series on what to expect in the future of higher education. Alternative Educational Routes and the Future Job Market With all of the uncertainty in higher education and in the economy today, parents and prospective students would be smart to consider alternative educational routes. One way of thinking about alternative paths . . . Read More
How Changes in Higher Education Impact Students
The State and Future of Higher Education: Part 3
College Consensus is continuing our series on where higher education is today, how it got here, and where it's going. Impact on Students: First-Generation, Low-Income, International, and Disabled All of these issues directly affect college students, especially low-income and first-generation students, international students, and disabled students. Historically, first-generation students (the first in their family to . . . Read More
How Higher Education Has Changed in the 21st Century
The State and Future of Higher Education: Part 2
College Consensus is offering Part 2 of an ongoing series on how higher education is changing, and what led to the current state of affairs. Read Part 1: What's Happening to College? Changes in Higher Ed Under the New Administration With all of the issues affecting higher education, many Americans got mad. Pundits argue about . . . Read More
What's Happening to College?
The State and Future of Higher Education: Part 1
College Consensus is beginning an ongoing series on how higher education is changing, and how it got here. There’s a growing sense of unease about the state of higher education in America. Forces both internal and external are forcing schools to reconsider their purpose and systems. Concerns about affordability, relevance, and even the value of . . . Read More
Debtless Degrees: Community Colleges with $10K Bachelor's Programs in 2025
The Takeaway for Students: The cost of college tuition and student loan debt have cause colleges to rethink their charges Community colleges are leading the way in providing affordable bachelor's degrees Many schools now offer bachelor's degrees for $10,000 or less We all know a few things about college: We all know college tuition is . . . Read More
Top Colleges for Campus Holiday Magic
10 Campuses with Extraordinary Christmas Spirit
Colleges are more than just places of learning - many, especially the smaller colleges, are also families. And nothing unites families like their holiday traditions! Humans have celebrated winter holidays for thousands of years - after all, it takes a lot of work to make the coldest, dreariest season into the most wonderful time of . . . Read More
Learning Through Devastation: The Worst Campus Natural Disasters
Key Takeaways: Climate change has made natural disasters inevitable all over the US Colleges are often unprepared to deal with disasters, or with their aftermath Natural disasters show that colleges are not just a workplace - they are a community After the devastation in Western North Carolina, please give to legitimate organizations: North Carolina Disaster . . . Read More
America's Changing Faith in Higher Education: A College Consensus Poll
Importance of Traditional 4-Year College Expected to Decline
Key Takeaways: Americans still largely trust traditional higher education, but not as much as they used to Nearly half of Americans believe traditional college education will decline in importance in the next decade Americans view trade school as offering almost equivalent ROI to traditional college Trust in community college and online college is lower than . . . Read More
Exploring Online Education: A College Consensus Poll
Flexibility, convenience, and affordability drive enrollment in online programs
Key Takeaways: Flexibility and convenience are central More students than ever have experience with online education Fewer people are concerned about the quality of online education Online degrees can make an impact for minorities and working class Since 2016, College Consensus has been here for you. From high schoolers and college freshmen to grad students . . . Read More
15 Best Degrees for Becoming a Physician Assistant
What to study to get into PA school
Key Takeaways for Students: There is no one major for a physician assistant Many health science and medicine-related majors will prepare you for PA school Getting into PA school is about your skills and drive, not your undergrad major Thinking about becoming a physician assistant (PA)? It's a rewarding career where you work alongside doctors . . . Read More
Western Governors University Review [2024]
A Review of WGU Online
Founded by a coalition of governors and former governors in the western US, Western Governors University has become a leading figure in online education, and one of the most popular online schools. Since its beginnings in 1997, WGU has earned accolades for expanding higher education opportunities for nontraditional students. WGU is entirely online and uses . . . Read More
Southern New Hampshire University Review [2024]
A Review of SNHU Online
One of the best-known and most recognized names in higher education, Southern New Hampshire University makes its name on convenience, quality, and results. Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution of higher education that has become one of the most popular online colleges in the US. It was founded in 1932 and is . . . Read More
Grand Canyon University Review [2024]
A Review of GCU Online
Grand Canyon University is a four-year institution of higher education that operates with a robust online platform that serves students around the globe. Grand Canyon University is a private, non-profit (not for profit) Christian university located in Arizona. It is the largest Christian college in the world, and one of the biggest online schools, with . . . Read More
Strayer University Review [2024]
A Review of Strayer University Online
With more than 36,000 students - over 99% of them online - Strayer University is one of the largest online colleges and most recognizable institutions in online education. It's so well-known that students may take it for granted. But Strayer offers a lot to working adults and nontraditional students. Since reaching university status in 1998, . . . Read More
American Public University Review [2024]
A Review of APU Online
The American Public University System is an online-only undergraduate and graduate school that is made up of the American Military University and American Public University. It's a private, for-profit online university and one of the biggest online colleges in the nation. It boasts over 110,000 alumni from around the world each academic year, and draws . . . Read More
University of Maryland Global Campus Review [2024]
A Review of UMGC
Formerly known as the University of Maryland University College, the University of Maryland Global Campus has always been dedicated to higher education for working adults and nontraditional students. Today, it is its own distinct institution within the University System of Maryland (based in College Park) and one of the most popular online schools. UMGC began . . . Read More
Liberty University Online Review [2024]
A Review of LUO
Liberty University sits on 7,000 acres in Lynchburg, Virginia. This university in central Virginia, started in 1971, holds the distinction of representing one of the largest Christian universities in the country. LU is also one of the country's largest private, non-profit schools, well known for its law school and business programs. There’s a lot Liberty . . . Read More
Arizona State University Online Review [2024]
A Review of ASU Online
Arizona State University sits across several campuses in Arizona. Founded in 1885, this university has over a century in providing academic study to thousands of people over the years. Arizona State earned a reputation as the most innovative university in the nation beginning in the early 2000s by completely transforming its approach to education. Called . . . Read More
Purdue University Global Review [2024]
A Review of PUG Online
Purdue University Global, or just Purdue Global, is a separate institution that operates under the larger umbrella of the Purdue University system. Those who enroll in Purdue Global will enjoy the benefits of having an accredited university experience that comes with the backing of a prestigious university. It has become one of the largest online . . . Read More
University of Phoenix Review [2024]
A Review of UOPX Online
The University of Phoenix is one of the most recognizable names in online higher education, but not always for the best reasons. This online university offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. One of the largest online schools, it has a student body of over 500,000 students and offers degrees in business, health . . . Read More