Education Program

When Henry B. Eyring was inaugurated as the president of Ricks College (now BYUIdaho) 50 years ago, he stated then that Ricks College would “find direct ways to move the blessing of education ... from this campus out into the lives of men and women everywhere.”

In 1998, David A. Bednar made similar comments in his inaugural address as president of Ricks College. “It will be necessary for us ... to serve ever better the thousands of students we have on campus while simultaneously reaching out to bless the lives of tens of thousands of young Latter-day Saints throughout the world.”

In 2009, the fulfillment of Henry B. Eyring and David A. Bednar’s words came to be when BYU-

BYU-PW magnifies the commitment of the Church to dedicate resources to help members keep this commandment. At $79 per credit, BYU-Pathway Worldwide tuition is lower than nearly any other school. In addition, those seeking better employment can do so even before finishing a degree. Students may earn a marketable certificate in one year or less — while earning a bachelor’s degree. Many students see a boost in their employability after completing a certificate, and then see an even bigger boost after earning a bachelor’s degree. Certificates and degrees are available in various marketable programs.

BYU–PW also manages PathwayConnect, a program that prepares individuals to matriculate into certificates and degrees offered by its accredited partners within the Church Educational System.

Pathway alum Katie Winn recalls her experience. “The Pathway program is an inspired program that was an answer to my prayers. I had the desire to attend college, however I had six small children and a tight budget. I signed up for the program in 2013. Being able to go to school 100% online with budget friendly tuition was a tender mercy. The classes I took the first year helped strengthen my testimony, feel more confident in the online school environment, and gave me the tools I needed to be successful as I matriculated to BYU-I.”

At BYU-Pathway, higher education means more than earning a degree. It means being inspired from on high through gospel-centered courses. 94% of students say that their participation in BYU-Pathway Worldwide increased their faith and testimony of Jesus Christ. All courses are online. Degrees are awarded by BYU-Idaho and Ensign College.

Much of the preceding was sourced from BYUpathway.org. Please visit the web site to learn more and apply.