Amid public skepticism about the value of higher education and concern about unreliable or inconsistent economic outcomes, WGU’s survey of graduates continues to emphasize education’s value and promise. Our recent Gallup Alumni report highlights that by singularly focusing on what students want—economic mobility--institutions can restore faith in higher ed, proving that education is indeed the surest path to opportunity.

The WGU and Grammarly partnership exemplifies how technology, when thoughtfully integrated and aligned with institutional missions, can transform educational experiences at scale.

Apprenticeship programs present a win-win scenario for employers and employees. Employers can help fill their workforce needs by training, retaining and promoting their own trusted employees. Employees get paid, fill the “experience gap” missing from most degree programs, learn from experienced mentors and supervisors, and take on little to no student debt.

WGU Academy is celebrating its sixth anniversary and the more than 70,000 students who have begun their WGU journey with us. Academy was created to assist an ever-increasing number of prospective students who need an academic credential for career progress but lack readiness for academic success. These students face a variety of barriers that prevent them from achieving their goals.

WGU aims to deliver value to students through lower-cost degree programs designed to get them jobs that make their investment worthwhile. According to the most recent data from College Scorecard, WGU average annual cost is 38% lower and graduates have median earnings nearly 50% higher than the average earnings of grads from other schools.

Managing student experience is built around a framework that guides the design, measurement and continuous improvement. It is rooted in three key actions: Listen. Understand. Act.