Approximately Two-Thirds of Americans Ages 18 to 24 Have Canceled or Changed Their Education Plans
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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This week’s Public Viewpoint report finds that overall, 34 percent of American adults (18 to 64) have canceled or changed education plans, while 65 percent of the youngest adults (18 to 24) have done so. Young adults are more likely to have canceled plans altogether, at 22 percent, compared to 17 percent of those ages 25 to 44 and 9 percent of those ages 45 to 64.
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“We’re seeing widespread changes in Americans’ education plans because of COVID-19, and young adults are especially likely to have canceled or otherwise changed their plans. At the same time, adults ages 25-44 who are not currently enrolled report they are just as likely as their younger peers to start a new program within the next six months,” said Dave Clayton, Senior Vice President at the Strada Center for Consumer Insights. “These shifts, along with the interest in rapid skill development, have major implications for colleges, universities, and other providers seeking to serve workers and learners through this crisis.”
Among Americans who have canceled or changed education plans because of COVID-19, 41 percent have canceled, 22 percent have delayed enrollment, and 15 percent have reduced the number of courses or training, while others have changed providers or majors. Eight percent have started new education or training programs because of the crisis.
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