41 Surprising Facts About Online Students
Who Are The Online Students?
80% of online students live within 100 miles of a campus or service center of the institution they attend.
46% say their biggest motivation to enroll was to advance their current career.
37% of online students were the first in their family to attend college.
32% of higher education students now take at least one online course.
33% study business.
More than 80% of online undergraduate students have transfer credits.
15% – the largest portion of online students- study at the University of Phoenix
Ethnic Distribution
- 62% – Caucasian
- 19% – African American
- 9% – Asian or Pacific Islander
- 8% – Hispanic
- 1% Native American
- 1% Other
Age Distribution
- 19% – 18-24
- 20% – 25-29
- 15% – 30-34
- 13% – 35-39
- 11% – 40-44
- 10% – 45-49
- 8% – 50-54
- 4% – 55+
70% – Female
30% – Male
Online Learners and Money
11% of online graduates earn less than $25k annually.
53% of online graduates earn $25 -84k annually.
29% of online graduates earn $85-150k+ annually.
7% prefer not to say what their annual income is.
Paying for Their Online Education
- 31% – Student loans and other financial aid only
- 28% – Personal funds only
- 21% – Personal funds and loans
- 8% – Personal, loans and scholarships
- 8% – Personal and employer
- 4% – Employer only
Employment Status
- 60% – Employed full-time
- 20% – Employed part-time
- 12% – Not employed but looking
- 7% – Not employed and not looking
- 1% – Retired
Why Students Enroll in Online Courses
68% Balance – The ability to balance work, family, and social responsibilities more easily.
64% Anytime, Anywhere – Students love the ability to study anytime, anywhere are their own convenience
37% Accelerated Courses – Fast-track courses motivate students to earn a college degree in an online setting.
30% Cheaper – The overall lower cost of online courses is very appealing to online students.
18% Faster Completion Time – With great flexibility, online degrees are generally completed faster than traditional degrees.
12% Variety – Course variety is one of the top reasons students choose to enroll in online courses
9% Credential Potential – Greater potential for specific educational credentials.
9% Effectiveness – Some students find online learning methods more effective than a traditional college setting.
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