Global Higher Education Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The higher education industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,569,373.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 11.4% is expected of the worldwide higher education industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$736,802.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,569,373.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
11.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global higher education market highlights

  • The global higher education market generated a revenue of USD 736,802.5 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,569,373.0 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 11.4% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, offline accounted for a revenue of USD 516,279.3 million in 2023.
  • Online is the most lucrative mode segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, Brazil is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 736,802.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,569,373.0 million
Growth rate11.4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentOffline
Fastest growing segmentOnline
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationOffline, Online

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 29.9% of the global higher education market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Brazil is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 25,394.4 million by 2030.

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Higher Education Market Scope

Higher education market segmentation & scope
Offline
Online
Tution fees
Grants, Contracts, and Gifts
Investment Returns
Others
Undergraduate
Masters
PhD
State Universities
Governmnet Colleges
Others
Private Colleges
Community Colleges
Others

Higher Education Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website

Global higher education market outlook

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Offline was the largest segment with a revenue share of 70.07% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global higher education market based on offline, online covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Higher Education Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Offline
    • Online
  • Global Higher Education Revenue Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Tution fees
    • Grants, Contracts, and Gifts
    • Investment Returns
    • Others
  • Global Higher Education Course Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Undergraduate
    • Masters
    • PhD
  • Global Higher Education Institution Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Public
      • State Universities
      • Governmnet Colleges
      • Others
    • Private
      • Private Colleges
      • Community Colleges
      • Others

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Global higher education market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Higher education market size, 2023 (US$M)

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Global higher education market, by region, 2023 (US$M)

Global higher education market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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