Credential Engine’s report states that these credential offerings are expanding at the fastest rate.įor the most part, learners are forced to roll the dice when selecting a program relying on a mix of opinions from friends and family and research that can be done online. For the vast array of credentials obtained through alternative providers, nearly no outcomes information is available. Instead, a patchwork ecosystem of credential outcomes data has emerged in certain states and for specific programs, especially credit-bearing non-degree credentials from traditional colleges and universities. There is no federally-mandated, comprehensive source of earning outcomes for credential holders in the United States. Research has found that some non-degree credentials lead to quality jobs, economic mobility, and a solid return on investment while others lead to unemployment, underemployment, or employment in poverty-wage jobs. The problem is that consumers and employers struggle to identify which credentials lead to a return on investment.
While not everyone needs a bachelor’s degree, the majority of Americans will need some post-high school education in order to secure a quality job that pays a livable wage in the future. Skill requirements are becoming more complex in light of technological change and global competition.
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