Certified Value: When Do Adults without Degrees Benefit from Earning Certificates and Certifications?

Analyzes data from the Strada-Gallup Education Consumer Survey to provide a first-ever look at the impact of non-degree credentials on the lives of a nationally-representative group of education consumers. This new study finds that adults with a certificate or certification, but no college degree, report greater marketability, employment rates, incomes, and happiness with their educational paths than adults without credentials. 

Sponsored By
Strada Education Network, Gallup, Lumina Foundation
Year Resource Released
2019

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