Survey Finds Adult Learners Value Higher Education, But Rising Costs and Burnout Delay Enrollment

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BestColleges released a survey showing that adult learners still value higher education, but cost, burnout, and competing life demands are slowing enrollment. The report says affordability and unclear return on investment remain the biggest barriers, while financial aid and clearer career outcomes would increase interest. Online learning and short-term credentials are gaining traction over traditional degree pathways. Institutions can use these findings to improve price transparency, simplify aid communication, and highlight career outcomes more clearly.

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