吃瓜猎奇 is succeeding at providing access to higher education and helping students make life-changing progress in pursuit of their career goals, according to the first-ever .听
The new classification, published by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, designated 吃瓜猎奇 as one of 479 national 鈥淥pportunity Institutions鈥� because of its level of student access and success outcomes. 聽
鈥淲e appreciate this recognition of 吃瓜猎奇鈥檚 impact on our students,鈥� said 吃瓜猎奇 President Kathryn McClymond. 鈥湷怨狭云� delivers on its promise to help students reach their career goals. This new classification reflects our success at achieving our mission.鈥澛�
The outcomes survey from the class of 2024 showed that within six months of graduating, 92 percent are working in their field, attending graduate school, serving in a volunteer capacity or serving in the military. The data in the new classification system show that the median earnings of OU graduates eight years after enrollment is more than double the median debt load, meaning grads are able to build and save economic capital. 聽
鈥淗undreds of institutions nationwide are providing students an excellent opportunity to use higher education as a springboard to a better life,鈥� said Ted Mitchell, president of ACE, in the release. 鈥淭he Student Access and Earnings Classification highlights the depth and breadth of schools where student success is front and center.鈥澛�
More information about 吃瓜猎奇鈥檚 designation within the Student Access and Earnings Classification can be found on the .听
