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United States E-Learning Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

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  • 124 Pages
  • July 2025
  • Region: United States
  • Expert Market Research
  • ID: 6113146
The United States e-learning market size reached approximately USD 126.23 Billion in 2024. The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 10.90% between 2025 and 2034 to attain a value of around USD 355.20 Billion by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

E-learning, variously known as electronic learning or online learning, refers to training and learning through digital mediums such as tablets, cellular phones, and computers, among others. It can empower learners to enhance their skills, enable them to learn at their own pace anytime and anywhere, and improve learning outcomes.
  • The rising focus on enhancing the accessibility and affordability of quality education, especially among vulnerable learners and students with disabilities, is driving the United States e-learning market demand. Moreover, the high penetration of devices like smartphones and tablets, coupled with the increasing accessibility to high-speed internet, is surging the popularity of e-learning solutions.
  • One of the major United States e-learning market trends is the increasing trend of gamification in learning. With the decreasing attention span in the contemporary age, e-learning platforms are using gaming elements such as rewards, points, leaderboards, and badges, among others, to improve the engagement and learning motivation of students while making the learning process more interesting and enjoyable.
  • The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in online learning platforms is anticipated to bolster the United States e-learning market development in the coming years. Such technologies can personalise the learning experiences of students and automatically detect knowledge gaps to provide them with real-time feedback and customised reports for areas of improvement.
  • In the forecast period, the rising usage of artificial intelligence for automating educational content creation and enhancing the engagement and interaction of learners through chatbots is likely to fuel the market.

Market Segmentation

The report titled “United States E-Learning Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Product Type

  • Content
  • Services

Market Breakup by Sector

  • K-12 Sector
  • Post-Secondary
  • Corporate and Government Learning
  • Others

Market Breakup by Technology

  • Online E-Learning
  • Learning Management System
  • Mobile E-Learning
  • Rapid E-Learning
  • Virtual Classroom
  • Others

Market Breakup by Region

  • New England
  • Mideast
  • Great Lakes
  • Plains
  • Southeast
  • Southwest
  • Rocky Mountain
  • Far West

Market Share by Technology

As per the United States e-learning market analysis, the demand for mobile e-learning is expected to significantly rise in the coming years. Mobile e-learning platforms empower learners to easily access information at any point in time, enhance the flexibility of learning, and provide personalised and interactive learning methods. Moreover, the affordability of mobile e-learning as compared to desktop-based or traditional learning methods is likely to boost its popularity among businesses and educational institutions.

In the forecast period, the emerging trend of bring-your-own-devices and the growing integration of mobile technology in classrooms are anticipated to bolster the popularity of mobile e-learning platforms.

Market Share by Sector

Post-secondary education, encompassing colleges, universities, and vocational and trade schools, accounts for a significant portion of the United States e-learning market share. The United States boasts a high adoption of online learning courses among university and college students due to their high accessibility and enhanced convenience. Besides, post-secondary educational institutions, especially community colleges and universities, in the country are actively launching e-learning programmes to enhance their revenue and enrolment levels.

Meanwhile, the usage of e-learning in corporate training is anticipated to surge in the forecast period, due to its flexibility, time efficiency, improved learning experience, and affordability. Furthermore, the growing popularity of microlearning and the emerging trend of gamification of corporate e-learning platforms are expected to fuel the overall United States e-learning market growth in the forecast period.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the United States e-learning market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

2U, Inc.

2U, Inc. is the parent organisation of edX, a prominent global online learning platform. The company collaborates with corporations and various universities to deliver high-quality education through digital platforms. Headquartered in Maryland, the United States, the company offers more than 4,300 digital programmes, online courses, degrees, and boot camps, among others.

Aptara Inc.

Aptara Inc., founded in 1988, is a custom content service provider that works with organisations to enhance the engagement of their content and monetise corporate and digital learners. With its headquarters in Virginia, the United States, the company actively leverages new technologies to drive customer engagement and develop cost-effective and innovative digital content.

Coursera Inc.

Coursera Inc., established in 2012, has gained a reputation as a leading online learning platform. It partners with major universities and organisations to enhance the accessibility of high-quality education in the world. Some of its offerings include professional certifications, master’s and bachelor's degrees, specialisations, and guided projects, among others.

Other United States e-learning market players include Microsoft Corporation, Oracle Corp., SAP SE, Google LLC, Udemy, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., and Skillsoft Corporation, among others.

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
1.3 Key Demand Drivers
1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
1.5 Industry Best Practices
1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
1.7 Industry Outlook
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
2.1 Market Trends
2.2 Key Verticals
2.3 Key Regions
2.4 Supplier Power
2.5 Buyer Power
2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
3 Economic Summary
3.1 GDP Outlook
3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
3.3 Inflation Trends
3.4 Democracy Index
3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
3.7 Population Outlook
3.8 Urbanisation Trends
4 Country Risk Profiles
4.1 Country Risk
4.2 Business Climate
5 Global E-learning Market Overview
5.1 Key Industry Highlights
5.2 Global E-learning Historical Market (2018-2024)
5.3 Global E-learning Market Forecast (2025-2034)
5.4 Global E-learning Market Share by Region
5.4.1 North America
5.4.2 Europe
5.4.3 Asia Pacific
5.4.4 Latin America
5.4.5 Middle East and Africa
6 United States E-learning Market Overview
6.1 Key Industry Highlights
6.2 United States E-learning Historical Market (2018-2024)
6.3 United States E-learning Market Forecast (2025-2034)
7 United States E-learning Market by Product Type
7.1 Content
7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.2 Services
7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8 United States E-learning Market by Sector
8.1 K-12 Sector
8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.2 Post-Secondary
8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.3 Corporate and Government Learning
8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.4 Others
9 United States E-learning Market by Technology
9.1 Online E-Learning
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.2 Learning Management System
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.3 Mobile E-Learning
9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.4 Rapid E-Learning
9.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.5 Virtual Classroom
9.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.6 Others
10 United States E-learning Market by Region
10.1 New England
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.2 Mideast
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.3 Great Lakes
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.4 Plains
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.5 Southeast
10.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.6 Southwest
10.6.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.6.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.7 Rocky Mountain
10.7.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.7.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.8 Far West
10.8.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.8.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
11 Market Dynamics
11.1 SWOT Analysis
11.1.1 Strengths
11.1.2 Weaknesses
11.1.3 Opportunities
11.1.4 Threats
11.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
11.2.1 Supplier’s Power
11.2.2 Buyer’s Power
11.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
11.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
11.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
11.3 Key Indicators for Demand
11.4 Key Indicators for Price
12 Competitive Landscape
12.1 Supplier Selection
12.2 Key Global Players
12.3 Key Regional Players
12.4 Key Player Strategies
12.5 Company Profiles
12.5.1 Microsoft Corporation
12.5.1.1 Company Overview
12.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.1.4 Certifications
12.5.2 Oracle Corp.
12.5.2.1 Company Overview
12.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.2.4 Certifications
12.5.3 SAP SE
12.5.3.1 Company Overview
12.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.3.4 Certifications
12.5.4 Google LLC
12.5.4.1 Company Overview
12.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.4.4 Certifications
12.5.5 Coursera Inc.
12.5.5.1 Company Overview
12.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.5.4 Certifications
12.5.6 Udemy, Inc.
12.5.6.1 Company Overview
12.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.6.4 Certifications
12.5.7 Aptara Inc.
12.5.7.1 Company Overview
12.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.7.4 Certifications
12.5.8 2U, Inc.
12.5.8.1 Company Overview
12.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.8.4 Certifications
12.5.9 Cisco Systems, Inc.
12.5.9.1 Company Overview
12.5.9.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.9.4 Certifications
12.5.10 Skillsoft Corporation
12.5.10.1 Company Overview
12.5.10.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.10.4 Certifications
12.5.11 Others

Companies Mentioned

  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Oracle Corp.
  • SAP SE
  • Google LLC
  • Coursera Inc.
  • Udemy, Inc.
  • Aptara Inc.
  • 2U, Inc.
  • Cisco Systems, Inc.
  • Skillsoft Corporation