/ The Readiness Index™ · Q2 2026 Profile

Pearson Higher Ed (Online Programs)

B
/ Credential / Platform · 70/100 · Solid

Pearson's online-program management + credential issuing for university partners.

/ 01 / Subscore Breakdown

How the grade decomposes.

Placement Outcomes/ 25% weight
70
Employer Engagement/ 22% weight
76
Career Education Quality/ 20% weight
72
Access & Equity/ 18% weight
70
Innovation & Tools/ 15% weight
62
/ 02 / Institution Notes

Best for / Watch out for.

/ Best for

University partners seeking online-program operational support.

/ Watch out for

Operating margins + university-partner dynamics in transition; revenue model under pressure.

/ 03 / Public-Record Timeline

What's on the record.

2024
Continues OPM operations