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Exceptional Flexibility

I would not be able to go back to school if it were not for the fact that I can sign in at my convenience to complete my assignments."

DeAnn B.

I would not be able to go back to school if it were not for the fact that I can sign in at my convenience to complete my assignments."

Save time and money

I love being a ��۴�ý – I feel that everything that I have learned has either enhanced my life or my career, and it is well worth the time and expense."

Hilda J.

I love being a ��۴�ý – I feel that everything that I have learned has either enhanced my life or my career, and it is well worth the time and expense."

Exceptional Flexibility

The hours of study are very flexible; faculty are very attentive."

Kamontip T.

The hours of study are very flexible; faculty are very attentive."

Exceptional Flexibility

��۴�ý is a terrific online school choice for those who have a busy life, but still want to pursue their career."

Kamontip T.

��۴�ý is a terrific online school choice for those who have a busy life, but still want to pursue their career."

Exceptional Flexibility

The workload is manageable for working adults who want to enhance their careers, but don’t have the time to attend classes in person."

Rebecca N.

The workload is manageable for working adults who want to enhance their careers, but don’t have the time to attend classes in person."

Career-relevant education

��۴�ý offers ease of access to classes, and a program without added fluff, so you take the classes relevant to the career you are pursuing."

Mandy G.

��۴�ý offers ease of access to classes, and a program without added fluff, so you take the classes relevant to the career you are pursuing."

Career-relevant education

I have already learned some great new skills that are directly applicable to my career and my personal life."

Nathan W.

I have already learned some great new skills that are directly applicable to my career and my personal life."

Career-relevant education

I thoroughly enjoy the online platform and each instructor has been amazing.”

Chersten A.

I thoroughly enjoy the online platform and each instructor has been amazing.”

Balance work, life and school

As a busy mom this school is the perfect match for me."

Gladys L.

As a busy mom this school is the perfect match for me."

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Career Optimism Index^®study

The 2025 Career Optimism Index® study reveals that American workers face record-high burnout (51%) and a growing demand for skill development (86%). Meanwhile, AI emerges as a crucial tool, helping 79% of workers close skills gaps and 81% improve work-life balance, highlighting a pivotal opportunity for employers to restore career resilience.

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I would not be able to go back to school if it were not for the fact that I can sign in at my convenience to complete my assignments."

I would not be able to go back to school if it were not for the fact that I can sign in at my convenience to complete my assignments."

I love being a ��۴�ý – I feel that everything that I have learned has either enhanced my life or my career, and it is well worth the time and expense."

I love being a ��۴�ý – I feel that everything that I have learned has either enhanced my life or my career, and it is well worth the time and expense."

The hours of study are very flexible; faculty are very attentive."

The hours of study are very flexible; faculty are very attentive."

��۴�ý is a terrific online school choice for those who have a busy life, but still want to pursue their career."

��۴�ý is a terrific online school choice for those who have a busy life, but still want to pursue their career."

The workload is manageable for working adults who want to enhance their careers, but don’t have the time to attend classes in person."

The workload is manageable for working adults who want to enhance their careers, but don’t have the time to attend classes in person."

��۴�ý offers ease of access to classes, and a program without added fluff, so you take the classes relevant to the career you are pursuing."

��۴�ý offers ease of access to classes, and a program without added fluff, so you take the classes relevant to the career you are pursuing."

I have already learned some great new skills that are directly applicable to my career and my personal life."

I have already learned some great new skills that are directly applicable to my career and my personal life."

I thoroughly enjoy the online platform and each instructor has been amazing.”

I thoroughly enjoy the online platform and each instructor has been amazing.”

As a busy mom this school is the perfect match for me."

As a busy mom this school is the perfect match for me."

Career Optimism Index^®study

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I would not be able to go back to school if it were not for the fact that I can sign in at my convenience to complete my assignments."

I would not be able to go back to school if it were not for the fact that I can sign in at my convenience to complete my assignments."

I love being a ���۴�ý – I feel that everything that I have learned has either enhanced my life or my career, and it is well worth the time and expense."

I love being a ���۴�ý – I feel that everything that I have learned has either enhanced my life or my career, and it is well worth the time and expense."

The hours of study are very flexible; faculty are very attentive."

The hours of study are very flexible; faculty are very attentive."

���۴�ý is a terrific online school choice for those who have a busy life, but still want to pursue their career."

���۴�ý is a terrific online school choice for those who have a busy life, but still want to pursue their career."

The workload is manageable for working adults who want to enhance their careers, but don’t have the time to attend classes in person."

The workload is manageable for working adults who want to enhance their careers, but don’t have the time to attend classes in person."

���۴�ý offers ease of access to classes, and a program without added fluff, so you take the classes relevant to the career you are pursuing."

���۴�ý offers ease of access to classes, and a program without added fluff, so you take the classes relevant to the career you are pursuing."

I have already learned some great new skills that are directly applicable to my career and my personal life."

I have already learned some great new skills that are directly applicable to my career and my personal life."

I thoroughly enjoy the online platform and each instructor has been amazing.”

I thoroughly enjoy the online platform and each instructor has been amazing.”

As a busy mom this school is the perfect match for me."

As a busy mom this school is the perfect match for me."

Career Optimism Index® study

View full report

Previous editions

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I love being a ��۴�ý – I feel that everything that I have learned has either enhanced my life or my career, and it is well worth the time and expense."

I love being a ��۴�ý – I feel that everything that I have learned has either enhanced my life or my career, and it is well worth the time and expense."

��۴�ý is a terrific online school choice for those who have a busy life, but still want to pursue their career."

��۴�ý is a terrific online school choice for those who have a busy life, but still want to pursue their career."

��۴�ý offers ease of access to classes, and a program without added fluff, so you take the classes relevant to the career you are pursuing."

��۴�ý offers ease of access to classes, and a program without added fluff, so you take the classes relevant to the career you are pursuing."

Career Optimism Index^®study