Launching a new program can seem like a quick fix for enrollment challenges, but unless an institution weighs it carefully against student demand and the labor market, it may not actually increase enrollment or revenue. By evaluating your institution’s academic portfolio against in-demand career paths, however, college and university leaders can boost enrollment and improve cost efficiency.
Download the Top 10 Degrees on the Rise in 2023 to learn about:
- The top 10 fastest-growing degree programs
- Fastest-growing occupations
- Trending areas of study
- Resources to assess your institution’s programs and investigate new ones
“Colleges and universities facing enrollment challenges may wonder if launching new academic programs will increase revenue. To develop a successful strategy, institutions must first understand which programs are on the rise.”
Optimize Higher Education Programs with Academic Portfolio Reviews
Growing sustainable undergraduate or graduate degree programs takes more than marketing campaigns or teaching talent. To ensure your college or university is offering the right mix of programs that will attract and retain students, it’s essential to routinely optimize your institution’s academic portfolio.
Today’s challenging higher education environment calls for academic portfolio reviews that incorporate a thorough analysis of both student demand data and labor market trends. A combined approach ensures that your institution can keep pace with employer needs, identify emerging workforce opportunities, and attune to future students’ interests.
In this infographic, we investigate the top academic programs and occupations capturing student and employer attention in 2023. Use this information to help you maximize enrollment gains at your institution.
You can also compare this year’s results to the 2022 Top 10 Degrees.
