/ The Readiness Index™ · Q2 2026 Profile

edX

B
/ Credential / Platform · 74/100 · Solid

2U-owned online learning + credential platform. University-partner credential issuing.

/ 01 / Subscore Breakdown

How the grade decomposes.

Placement Outcomes/ 25% weight
72
Employer Engagement/ 22% weight
74
Career Education Quality/ 20% weight
78
Access & Equity/ 18% weight
80
Innovation & Tools/ 15% weight
66
/ 02 / Institution Notes

Best for / Watch out for.

/ Best for

Self-directed learners seeking university-partnered credentials.

/ Watch out for

2U ownership has created operational uncertainty; 2U financial distress affects edX trajectory.

/ 03 / Public-Record Timeline

What's on the record.

2021
edX acquired by 2U ($800M)
2012
edX founded by MIT + Harvard