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The importance of professional development in today’s workforce cannot be overstated. Artificial intelligence has opened up prospects previously thought to be impossible, greatly increasing productivity while making skills that were once standard now be assisted or even driven entirely by technology. With no end to this technological revolution in sight, employers need their workforces to integrate into this new ecosystem. Employees are honing new skill sets to better position themselves for new opportunities and increase their productivity. By giving employees the keys to succeed in their professional development, organizations make their desire for growth clear.
Continue below to explore development and education benefits and what organizations like yours are offering in 2025.
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Education Assistance
45%
Undergraduate or Graduate Tuition Assistance
8%
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
$5,372
Average Maximum Education Assistance
Almost half of organizations (45%) offer undergraduate or graduate tuition assistance, a slight decrease compared with last year. Student loan repayment assistance also decreased to 8%, down 1 percentage point from last year. Interestingly, the average maximum education assistance amount that organizations offer to employees (inclusive of both tuition assistance and student loan repayments) stayed nearly the same, up only $50 to $5,372. This remains above the $5,250 tax-free limit, albeit only slightly. Amid continued increases in higher education costs, it’s possible organizations are trying to boost their aid packages in an attempt to address the needs of their employees.