Galloway Research Service
Education

Education Market Research That Improves Student Outcomes

From student experience measurement and enrollment research to program evaluation and edtech insights, Galloway Research Service helps educational institutions, K-12 districts, and edtech companies make data-driven decisions that improve student success.

Industry Context

Why Education Institutions Need Market Research

Education is facing unprecedented challenges: shifting demographics, rising costs, enrollment cliffs, technology disruption, and evolving student expectations. Institutions that invest in understanding their students, stakeholders, and markets are better positioned to navigate these challenges and deliver outcomes that matter.

$1.8T
U.S. Education Spending

Education institutions need research to optimize their significant investments

20M
College Students

Understanding student needs is critical for enrollment and retention

56M
K-12 Students

Parent and student research shapes educational outcomes

$340B
EdTech Market

Technology is transforming education delivery and student experience

Our Capabilities

Education Research Capabilities

We bring deep expertise in educational research methodologies and an understanding of the unique challenges facing educational institutions, from enrollment management to student success and institutional effectiveness.

Student Experience Research

Measuring student satisfaction, engagement, and outcomes across the educational journey. We design and field surveys, focus groups, and longitudinal studies that capture the student experience from enrollment through graduation and beyond. Our research identifies the factors that drive student success, satisfaction, and institutional loyalty.

Enrollment & Recruitment Research

Research that supports enrollment management by understanding prospective student decision-making, competitor positioning, and the factors that influence college choice. We study the enrollment funnel from awareness through application, admission, and yield to identify opportunities for improving recruitment effectiveness and enrollment yield.

Program Evaluation & Assessment

Evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs, curricula, student services, and institutional initiatives. We design outcome-focused evaluation studies that measure program impact, identify improvement opportunities, and provide evidence for accreditation, compliance, and stakeholder reporting requirements.

EdTech & Online Learning Research

Understanding how students, faculty, and administrators experience educational technology. We evaluate learning management systems, online course delivery, educational apps, and emerging technologies through usability testing, satisfaction surveys, and adoption studies that help edtech companies and institutions optimize digital learning.

Institutional Research & Planning

Research that supports strategic planning, resource allocation, and institutional decision-making. We conduct community needs assessments, market demand analysis for new programs, employer surveys for workforce alignment, and stakeholder research that informs institutional strategy and investment priorities.

Faculty & Staff Research

Measuring faculty satisfaction, staff engagement, and organizational climate across educational institutions. We design workplace surveys that capture the perspectives of instructors, administrators, and support staff, identifying the cultural and structural factors that influence retention, productivity, and institutional effectiveness.

Equity & Access

Research for Hispanic and First-Generation Students

Hispanic students are the fastest-growing demographic in U.S. education, and many are first-generation college students. Understanding their unique needs, barriers, and family dynamics is essential for institutions seeking to improve access, retention, and completion for this population.

Our fully bilingual team conducts education research with Hispanic students and families in both English and Spanish, capturing perspectives that English-only research misses. We understand the cultural context of educational decisions in Hispanic families and design research accordingly.

Hispanic student enrollment barriers and motivations
Bilingual family engagement in education decisions
First-generation student experience and support needs
College readiness and awareness in Hispanic communities
Financial aid understanding and affordability research
Hispanic-Serving Institution effectiveness research
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Education Audiences We Recruit

Prospective students and families
Current undergraduate and graduate students
Alumni and former students
Faculty and instructors
K-12 parents and guardians
School administrators and staff
Employers and workforce partners
Community stakeholders and taxpayers

Education Research Applications

Our education research supports decision-making across all levels of education, from K-12 districts and community colleges to research universities and edtech companies.

Higher Education

  • Prospective student awareness and perception studies
  • Current student satisfaction and engagement surveys
  • Alumni career outcomes and institutional loyalty research
  • Program demand and market feasibility assessment
  • Financial aid and affordability perception research
  • Campus climate and diversity, equity, and inclusion studies

K-12 Education

  • Parent satisfaction and school choice research
  • Student engagement and school climate surveys
  • Teacher satisfaction and professional development needs
  • Community perception of school district performance
  • Bond and levy election public opinion research
  • Curriculum and program effectiveness evaluation

EdTech & Innovation

  • Learning platform usability and satisfaction research
  • Technology adoption among students and faculty
  • Online vs. in-person learning preference studies
  • Educational app and tool evaluation
  • AI in education perception and impact research
  • Digital accessibility and equity assessment

Workforce & Community

  • Employer workforce needs and skills gap assessment
  • Continuing education and professional development demand
  • Community college market positioning research
  • Hispanic and first-generation student experience research
  • Adult learner needs and barriers assessment
  • Workforce training program evaluation

Education Market Research FAQ

Common questions about our education research capabilities

Ready to Make Data-Driven Education Decisions?

From student experience to enrollment strategy and program evaluation, Galloway Research Service delivers education market research that helps institutions improve outcomes and serve students better.