DeVry University

Name

DeVry University

Legal name

DeVry Educational Development Corp.

Website

https://devry.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Computer Training (61142), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud & DevOps Fundamentals (Cloud Basics, CI/CD Concepts) (EDAMACAM), Private/Independent Community & Junior Colleges (EDAHADAB)

Keywords

• Online higher education
• Career-focused degrees
• Workforce development
• Professional certificates
• Graduate business programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificates, and continuing education. Programs offered online and in hybrid format with per-credit-hour pricing.
2. Institutional Aid and Scholarships: DeVry provides institutional aid and scholarships to students; $90 million awarded as reported in 2025 Impact Report.
3. Corporate Workforce Development (DeVryWorks): Employer-funded workforce development, reskilling, upskilling, and talent acquisition services through DeVryWorks program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DeVry University is a private, for-profit postsecondary educational institution offering 140+ online and hybrid degree and certificate programs across technology, business, and healthcare. Programs are delivered through its main DeVry University platform and the Keller Graduate School of Management subsidiary, with 8-week course sessions, 24/7 tutoring, and embedded AI literacy across all courses.

Product overview

DeVry University is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of online and hybrid degree programs through its main platform combined with Keller Graduate School of Management. The university's technology offerings include DeVryPro (an AI-powered student support platform built on Salesforce Agentforce 360), the AI Learning Assistant (handling over 90% of routine student questions), and DeVryWorks (workforce development division). Academic programs span 140+ offerings including undergraduate certificates in Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, AI and Data Analytics, Engineering Technology, IT Essentials, Internet of Things, Networking Essentials, Programming Essentials, Software Development, Web Design, and Web Development; associate degrees; bachelor's degrees; graduate certificates; and master's degrees including MBA programs. The institution integrates AI throughout its curriculum and student services, embedding AI literacy into all courses by 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DeVryPro: A dedicated upskilling and reskilling platform for working professionals launched by DeVry University.
• DeVryWorks

Products and services

• DeVry University Online Learning Platform 100% online and hybrid learning platform offering 140+ programs and specializations across technology, business, and healthcare disciplines, with 8-week sessions, 24/7 tutoring, and career services for working adults and adult learners.
• DeVryPro AI-powered upskilling and reskilling platform for working professionals, supported by custom AI agents developed with Salesforce Agentforce 360. Provides instant information, assists with enrollment, and offers ongoing 24/7 student support.
• AI Learning Assistant AI-powered chatbot integrated into DeVry's learning management system that handles over 90% of routine student questions, providing instant support for course-related inquiries, enrollment assistance, and administrative guidance.
• DeVryWorks Workforce development division offering talent solutions including talent acquisition, reskilling and upskilling programs, succession planning, and employer tuition benefits for private and public sector organizations.
• Keller Graduate School of Management Graduate management school offering master's degrees and graduate certificates including MBA, Project Management, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, and specialized business programs.
• Undergraduate Certificate in Cloud Computing Certificate program covering cloud computing fundamentals, AI fluency, and hands-on experience with Azure, Google, and AWS platforms, including a 3-course AI foundations series and preparation for AWS Certified Cloud Architect and CompTIA Cloud+ certifications.
• Undergraduate Certificate in Cyber Security Certificate program covering AI cyber security monitoring, threat protection, ethical hacking, incident response, and infrastructure security, including preparation for CompTIA Security+ and Certified Cloud Security Professional certifications.
• Undergraduate Certificate in AI and Data Analytics Certificate program covering data mining, machine learning, predictive analysis, and AI-driven business application coding, using tools such as SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and NoSQL, with preparation for CertNexus CAIP and CompTIA DataSys+ certifications.
• DeVry Advantage Academy High school partnership program in partnership with Time4Learning and Brightspire, allowing 11th and 12th graders to earn college-level credits in Information Technology Essentials alongside their high school diplomas at reduced cost.
• Bridge to Brilliance Initiative International initiative expanding access to DeVry education, having grown to 15 additional countries in the Caribbean through partnerships with employer associations and educational institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• AI Learning Assistant handles over 90% of routine student questions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• StraighterLinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026Expanded partnership (originally launched in 2020) offering transfer credit opportunities and tuition savings for eligible StraighterLine students enrolling at DeVry. Provides support in identifying career-focused program pathways in accounting, project management, cybersecurity, and health information technology.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or Integration · 10 December 2025Salesforce Agentforce 360 deployment expanding 15-year partnership to transform adult learner support. Enables 24/7 AI-powered support for 32,000+ learners, custom AI agents for DeVryPro platform, streamlined self-service enrollment, and personalized guidance. Automates 11-hour weekly manual onboarding process.
• Microchip TechnologymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeVryWorks workforce development program partnership. Microchip employees receive access to DeVry's education programs with management engagement in curriculum design. Program reported as well-received with high employee signup rates.
• Time4LearningminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to offer dual enrollment IT certificate for eligible 11th and 12th graders, allowing students to earn college-level credits in Information Technology Essentials alongside their high school diplomas at reduced cost.
• BrightspireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in dual enrollment IT certificate collaboration with Time4Learning, enabling high school students to access college-level IT education at reduced cost.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Southern New Hampshire University: Large online-focused university with deep adult-learner and workforce development presence. Closest nonprofit analog to DeVry's online, career-oriented model.
• University of Phoenix: Largest U.S. for-profit online university serving working adults with associate, bachelor's, and master's programs. Closest comparable by mission, delivery model, and target student profile.
• Purdue Global: For-profit online university (formerly Kaplan University) operating under the Purdue brand. Competes head-to-head for adult learners in IT, business, and healthcare programs.
• Western Governors University: Nonprofit, competency-based online university serving working adults, especially in IT, business, healthcare, and education. Direct competitor for adult online enrollment.
• Strayer University: For-profit university (Strategic Education brand) targeting working adults with online and hybrid programs in business, IT, and education. Overlaps directly with DeVry's core audience.
• Capella University: For-profit online university (Strategic Education brand) focused on graduate and professional programs in business, IT, healthcare, and education. Direct competitor for adult online learners.
• Grand Canyon University: Large for-profit university with significant online enrollment in business, IT, healthcare, and education. Comparable in scale and in serving working-adult and military students.
• Colorado Technical University: For-profit university historically focused on technology, business, and engineering programs for adult learners. Overlaps with DeVry's STEM and career-oriented portfolio.

Emerging players

• Coursera: Leading online learning platform with strong enterprise (Coursera for Business) and academic credential offerings. Competes with DeVryWorks and with DeVry's tech certificate stack at lower price points.
• 2U: Online program manager partnering with nonprofit universities to deliver graduate and bootcamp programs. Competes for the same adult-learner market, especially in tech and business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheDevryUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/DEVRYUNIVERSITY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/devry-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/devryuniversity
• TikToktiktok.com/@devryuniversity
• Xx.com/DeVryUniv

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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