Adtalem Global Education
Publicly traded healthcare education company providing higher education programs in nursing, medicine, veterinary medicine, and professional certifications globally.
Company Type
public
Founded
1931
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Stock
NYSE: ATGE
About Adtalem Global Education
History of Adtalem Global Education
The company acquired several key healthcare education institutions:
- Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (2003)
- Chamberlain University (2005)
- American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (2011)
- Walden University (2021, for approximately $1.5 billion)
Brands Owned by Adtalem Global Education
Adtalem Global Education owns 3 brands in our database.
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Owned by Adtalem Global Education
International medical school offering Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree programs with emphasis on primary care and training physicians for underserved communities globally.
Chamberlain University
Owned by Adtalem Global Education
Leading healthcare education institution offering nursing and healthcare programs at the associate, bachelor's, and master's degree levels through campus and online formats.
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Owned by Adtalem Global Education
International veterinary school offering Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree programs with emphasis on small animal medicine and global veterinary education.
Stock Information
Adtalem Global Education Ownership: Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Largest healthcare educator in the United States
- +Publicly traded with transparent financial reporting
- +Diverse portfolio of healthcare education institutions
- +Both campus-based and online learning options
- +Strong focus on healthcare workforce development
- +Partnerships with leading technology companies (Google Cloud, Hippocratic AI)
- +Commitment to diversity and workforce empowerment
- +Established institutions with strong reputations
Considerations
- -History of regulatory scrutiny and FTC settlement
- -Dependence on healthcare education market trends
- -Competition from other healthcare education providers
- -Economic sensitivity affecting student enrollment
- -Regulatory compliance across multiple states and countries
- -Challenges in maintaining institutional reputation
- -Student debt and loan default concerns in for-profit education sector
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