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Today, we are releasing the findings of our 2024 ROI Report. The survey of over 2,600 recent online graduates of Risepoint-supported programs was conducted by Ipsos, a leading research firm. They found that: ▪️ Graduates saw an average tuition payback period of roughly 18 months. ▪️ After three years, graduates saw an average salary increase of $19,300. ▪️ A majority of graduates funded their degrees without loans, and student debt averaged about $9,000. Learn more about student ROI: https://lnkd.in/g8sCc2YE

Risepoint is excited to share that we have expanded our partnership with Texas State to include 18 new online programs for the 2025 spring semester. With these new programs, students looking for an alternative to in-classroom learning can access essential education from anywhere. Thilla Sivakumaran, Ph.D., vice president of Texas State Global, shared “This partnership allows Texas State to expand access to nontraditional students by giving them the ability to earn a degree online while balancing other life commitments.” Learn more about this partnership here: https://lnkd.in/gfV-V2Gc

The flexibility of online learning empowers working students to earn a degree while managing other life commitments. Blake Fries who earned his MBA from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, shared "Anytime I had some free time, whether it be after work, before work, maybe even during work on a break…I could log in and knock a couple of assignments out. [That] really made it a lot easier for someone that has a full-time job." #MBA #Risepoint #ReachNewHeights

Thank you to our employees for earning Risepoint three Best Places to Work Awards from Comparably. We were recognized for Happiest Employees, Best Perks & Benefits, and Best Work-Life Balance. Our CEO, Fernando Bleichmar, said it best: “Our employees make our mission a reality; they are the heart of what we do. I am so proud to work alongside such an incredible group of people and honored to see their hard work and dedication being reflected through this recognition.” Learn more about the awards here: https://lnkd.in/gDEUBsYR

We are excited to see The University Star highlight our partnership with TXST to offer online degree programs for students seeking an alternative to on-campus learning. In the article, Sean Patrick Roche, associate professor and master’s program coordinator for the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at TXST, shared his enthusiasm surrounding these online programs, “Anything that allows us to meet people where they are, if that means they’re in a smaller town in a more rural area…I think is really great.” Learn more about our partnership here: https://lnkd.in/gJSZc4-Z

We are excited to announce the release of Voice of the Online Learner 2024! We are honored to carry on the tradition of this insightful industry report, which was previously published by Wiley University Services (now part of the Risepoint family) and is now in its 13th year. Online learners continue to impress us with their resilience, their pragmatism, and their incredible ability to juggle jobs and families while advancing their knowledge to move forward in their careers. A few key things we saw: - Career advancement is the primary driver: 95% of online learners are pursuing their program for career-related outcomes - Local still matters: 70% live and/or work in the same state as their school - Flexibility is paramount: 83% want a program that is fully asynchronous Learn more about the report here: https://lnkd.in/gkcZVYN9

Ricky Neal graduated with his MBA from Youngstown State University and appreciated that his online program understood that it had to fit into his life as a working adult. He said, "One of the best features of the program is that they get it. They understand that life is going to get in the way and that work is going to rear its ugly head on your off time, and it's nice that they want to help you succeed." #MBA #Risepoint #ReachNewHeights

Jailine Batista earned her MBA from the University of Mount Saint Vincent, and her online program made it possible for her to manage her personal commitments while earning her degree online. She shared, "I was able to get most of my work done during the evening hours or on the weekends. That was really helpful to balance my work life, but also my personal life." #MBA #Risepoint #ReachNewHeights

We are excited to announce our partnership with Sheridan College! Dr. Janet Morrison, President and Vice-Chancellor of Sheridan College shared “…we are committed to delivering the kind of higher education learners need to thrive and lead in our evolving world. SheridanOnline anticipates and meets the changing needs of our learners, employers and communities…” and Risepoint is proud to support Sheridan in offering these innovative online programs. Learn more about this exciting partnership here: https://lnkd.in/gce5-T9Q

We were intrigued to read the latest on this year’s “Changing Landscape of Higher Education” (CHLOE) report, as covered by Inside Higher Ed. The section on cost stood out to us in particular: only 15% of institutions are charging less for online program delivery, and 13% are actually charging more than they would for a similar on-campus program. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gCm8Ef9s