Michelle Centamore
03/04/2025 – University Business
The $5 billion Online Program Management industry, which helps universities develop and manage online programs, is undergoing a major shift, according to the latest OPM Market Insights report by Validated Insights. The study reveals a sharp decline in new OPM partnerships and a growing move toward fee-for-service models, changes that could reshape how higher education institutions expand their online programs.
Between 2021 and 2024, new OPM partnerships fell 47.4%, with a 42.1% drop since 2023, according to the report. Meanwhile, OPM-supported program launches fell 43.4% in 2024, returning to levels last seen in 2015. These declines suggest universities are re-evaluating their reliance on external providers for online program development….Read more about Validated Insight’s latest OPM Market Insights report.