Non-degree credentials are surging. But the data is lagging Access and Affordability - Alcino Donadel, University Business

Attainment of certifications, licensing, boot camps, micro-credentials and apprenticeships tripled from 2009 to 2021. The latest findings from Pew now suggest that up to one-third of U.S. adults today have earned some form of a non-degree credential. While this trend signals growing demand for short-term, flexible learning opportunities, it remains unclear how some students can afford tuition. The majority of such programs are too short to qualify for federal aid, and less than a quarter of students accessed financial support for their credentials. More than half of all respondents paid tuition out of pocket. 

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