DeVry's enrollment climbs

As job prospects continue to decline for many folks and the unemployment rate continues to rise, the education business is booming.

• The number of new Undergrad students at DeVry is up 20% (Fall 08 vs. Fall 07)
• The number of total Undergrad students at DeVry is up 17% (Fall 08 vs. Fall 07)
• The number of online courses being taken is up 25.5% (Nov 08 vs. Nov 07)

In the long run, education is extremely helpful for promoting a growing economy. And when job prospects are reduced, many people obtain higher education.