Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA), Inc. (NASDAQ:STRA) is a diversified provider of postsecondary education programs designed for working adults and professionals. Through its two main operating brands, Strayer University and Capella University, the company offers a broad portfolio of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs spanning business, information technology, education, health care and public administration. Strategic Education combines both online learning platforms and ground campuses, enabling students to balance studies with professional and personal commitments.
The company traces its roots to the founding of Bridgepoint Education in 1999, which went public in 2007. In 2013, Bridgepoint acquired Strayer University, a regionally accredited institution with a network of campuses in the Mid-Atlantic and the Southeast. A strategic merger with Capella Education in 2018 led to the rebranding as Strategic Education, Inc., uniting two pioneers in adult education under a single corporate structure headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.
Strategic Education serves more than 50,000 learners across the United States, Canada and select international markets. Strayer University operates traditional and hybrid campuses complemented by digital offerings, while Capella University delivers fully online programs through a competency-based learning model. The company also provides professional development workshops, certificate programs and customized corporate training solutions in partnership with employers and workforce development agencies.
The company’s leadership team, led by Chief Executive Officer Robert S. Silberman, brings deep expertise in higher education management, digital learning innovation and regulatory compliance. Strategic Education’s board and senior executives maintain a focus on student success metrics, technological enhancement of the learning experience and collaborations with industry stakeholders to align program curricula with evolving workforce needs.
