These are students who might not have otherwise earned a degree because they don’t have access to a college or university, or can’t attend classes on a traditional schedule. ASU Online’s asynchronous courses allow them to earn a degree on their own time — whether they’re working full time and raising a family, serving their country overseas or dealing with a learning disability. The university is filling a critical need for workers with college degrees. In the U.S., 40 million people started college but stopped before earning the degree that could advance them in their careers. The economic effect of closing this degree gap is enormous: In 2023, ASU Online graduates had an estimated $2.7 billion impact on the Arizona economy and a national economic impact of $9.2 billion.
