Learning Markets... Opportunities 2003

This edition of Learning Markets & Opportunities marks the eighth year that Eduventures has published its overview and analysis of industry revenues, leading trends, and growth forecasts. Learning Markets & Opportunities 2003 represents a comprehensive analysis of both the largest (pre-K-12) and fastest-growing (postsecondary) sectors of the education industry.

In 2002, pre-K-12 and postsecondary sector revenues grew 4.3 percent to nearly $71.8 billion. The pre-K-12 sector struggled to achieve one percent growth, ending the year at nearly $48.8 billion, while the postsecondary sector saw annual growth of nearly 12 percent, to $23.0 billion.

Education business executives and managers, entrepreneurs, investors, and other industry participants can use this publication to:

Identify the fastest growing markets and segments across the pre-K-12 and postsecondary sectors to support business investments;
Formulate strategies to capitalize on emerging market opportunities;
Understand the leading issues affecting providers in each market and the factors influencing future market (and provider) growth;
Inform business development and partnership priorities to drive competitive positioning; and
Compare current activity and growth with historical trends and performance.

Learning Markets & Opportunities 2003 provides coverage of 33 markets and segments within the pre-K-12 and postsecondary sectors, up from 24 last year. Furthermore, this year's edition includes distinct market sizes for each area under coverage and detailed analysis of key market trends and issues affecting future growth.