An Estimated 28 Million Americans Have Cancelled Education Plans Due to Coronavirus; For Those Considering Enrolling Soon, the Majority Are Looking at Nondegree Programs
Strada Center for Consumer Insights poll finds COVID-19 has disrupted Americans’ education plans; thoughts about where they would enroll have shifted.
Strada Education Network, a national social impact organization dedicated to forging pathways between education and employment, has released a new analysis of its weekly, nationally representative survey tracking the impact of the global pandemic on Americans’ lives, work, and education.
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An estimated 28 million American adults, 11% of those aged 18 and older, have cancelled education plans–which could range from formal degree programs to personal development–due to the COVID-19 crisis. Of those still considering education or training in the next six months, 59% are interested in nondegree programs, including certificates, certifications, and courses for reskilling, upskilling, or personal interests.
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“In times of flux, Americans have frequently turned to education as a way to meet the challenges of a changing economy,” said Dave Clayton, Ph.D., senior vice president at the Strada Center for Consumer Insights. “While COVID-19 has created unprecedented change to our lives and work, we do not yet know the full implications for education. Thus far, the majority of Americans who are considering more education are telling us they will look for immediate opportunities to develop their skills.”
When it comes to five-year education plans, currently Americans’ intent to pursue additional education has not increased. About half say they intend to enroll in postsecondary education and training in the next five years, relatively consistent with previous findings from early 2019. The most significant change observed is when Americans say they would enroll in the next five years, with a marked increase in their likelihood to enroll in a trade school, community college, or online-only college or university.
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