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BUSINESS DIRECTORY offering accelerated degree programs that allow students to earn their bachelor’ s degree in three years instead of four. This is a direct response to student concerns about debt and the time commitment of a traditional degree.
Skills-Based Credentials and Certificates The traditional four-year degree is no longer the only path to a successful career. Colleges are responding to labor market demands by offering more alternative pathways, such as certificate programs and microcredentials. Some universities are even embedding industry-recognized microcredentials directly into bachelor’ s degree programs.
Shifting Enrollment Demographics
The number of high school graduates is projected to peak soon and then begin a steady decline, a demographic trend known as the“ enrollment cliff.” This is leading colleges to focus more on attracting adult learners and to expand their offerings to better retain existing students.
Increased Competition and Shifting Interests
The number of applicants to southern universities is exploding, making admissions more competitive in that region. At the same time, the most popular majors— like business and engineering— are becoming more competitive, prompting many students to consider alternative or interdisciplinary degrees that combine technical skills with business acumen. n
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