Program Designations Disclosures

The In-Demand Careers designation identifies programs that are directly connected to high-growth career fields as determined by data from Hanover Research, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025.

These programs help prepare students for occupations with strong job outlooks and align with employer and industry demand across rapidly evolving sectors.

UAGC does not guarantee employment placement, specific salary outcomes, or career advancement.

Sources

1. Hanover Research. (2025, April). Top 10 degrees on the rise in 2025. Hanover Research. https://www.hanoverresearch.com/reports-and-briefs/higher-education/top-10-degrees-on-the-rise-in-2025/
2. Hanover Research. (2025, August). JobEQ employer hiring trends – H1 2025. Hanover Research.
3. Torpey, E. (2025, September). Education level and projected openings, 2024–2034. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2025/article/education-level-and-openings-2024-34.htm
4. Torpey, E. (2025, February). The fastest-growing industry sector, 2023–2033. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
5. Torpey, E. (2025, February). The fastest growing industry sector, 2023–33: Professional, scientific, and technical services. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2025/article/fastest-growing-industry-sector.htm
6. World Economic Forum. (2025, January 7). Infographics — The Future of Jobs Report 2025. https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025/infographics-94b6214b36/
7. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2025, August 28). Fastest-growing occupations. Occupational Outlook Handbook. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm 

The “In-Demand Programs” designation highlights programs that are highly sought after by students and employers, according to Hanover Research reports, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025. It reflects strong national demand, as shown in academic search trends and enrollment interest.

Programs with this designation are aligned with areas of study that are consistently popular in today’s education and career landscape.

Sources

1. Hanover Research. (2025, February). 2024 most searched academic programs. Hanover Research. https://www.hanoverresearch.com/
2. Hanover Research. (2025, July). Most searched academic programs. Hanover Research. https://www.hanoverresearch.com/
3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2025, August 28). Fastest growing occupations. Occupational Outlook Handbook. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm
4. Hanover Research. (2025, April). Top 10 degrees on the rise in 2025. Hanover Research. https://www.hanoverresearch.com/reports-and-briefs/higher-education/top-10-degrees-on-the-rise-in-2025/
5. Torpey, E. (2025, February). The fastest growing industry sector, 2023–33: Professional, scientific, and technical services. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Career Outlook. https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2025/article/fastest-growing-industry-sector.htm
6. World Economic Forum. (2025, January 7). Infographics: The Future of Jobs Report 2025. https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025/infographics-94b6214b36/ 

The Versatile Degrees designation recognizes programs that prepare graduates for a wide variety of career paths across multiple industries, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). These programs emphasize flexible skills and knowledge that may be applied in diverse professional settings and career outcomes.

UAGC does not guarantee employment placement, specific salary outcomes, or career advancement.

Sources

The Versatile Degrees designation was determined based on verified research from the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2025, August 28). Field of degree: Social science. Occupational Outlook Handbook. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/social-science/social-science-field-of-degree.htm
2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2025, August 28). Field of degree: Liberal arts. Occupational Outlook Handbook. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/liberal-arts/liberal-arts-field-of-degree.htm
3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2025, August 28). Field of degree: Business. Occupational Outlook Handbook. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/business/business-field-of-degree.htm
4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2025, August 28). Field of degree: Healthcare and related. Occupational Outlook Handbook. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/healthcare-and-related/healthcare-and-related-field-of-degree.htm 

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (n.d.). Field of degree: Psychology. Occupational Outlook Handbook. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/psychology/psychology-field-of-degree.htm 

Programs designated as Transfer Friendly indicate that they can accept a broad range of eligible transfer credits due to large elective pools, helping students complete their degrees more efficiently.

This designation recognizes programs with more potential to maximize previously earned college credit, military credit, or prior learning.

• Programs in the College of Integrative Learning with this designation have 38 or more elective credits.
• Programs in the College of Professional Advancement with this designation have 44 or more elective credits.

Programs designated as Popular Military are those most frequently chosen by active duty service members, veterans, and military-affiliated students at UAGC.

This designation reflects programs that align closely with military career pathways and support the educational and professional goals of military learners.

Eligibility was determined using enrollment data from students entering between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.