Healthcare Education Market Report 2025

The healthcare education market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $115.13 billion in 2024 to $128.81 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to shift towards online learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, simulation and virtual training, globalization of healthcare, focus on patient-centered care.

The healthcare education market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $198.98 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adaptive learning platforms, rise of telemedicine education, data-driven learning analytics, continued emphasis on interprofessional education, global health challenges. Major trends in the forecast period include digital learning platforms, augmented and virtual reality integration, personalized learning paths, interdisciplinary training programs, focus on mental health education.

The rapid expansion of online education is anticipated to drive the growth of the healthcare education market in the coming years. Online education involves internet-based instruction where classes are conducted on laptops and smartphones. This format enables individuals in remote locations to access high-quality medical education. For example, in July 2024, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a U.S. government agency, reported that 10.1 million college students (54%) took at least one online class in 2022. Thus, the rapid growth of online education is contributing to the expansion of the healthcare education market.

A projected shortage of healthcare professionals is expected to further propel the growth of the healthcare education market. Healthcare professionals include individuals trained in medicine, nursing, and allied health, dedicated to delivering medical care and support. This shortage is prompting the growth of educational programs and institutions, leading to the establishment of new facilities, the launch of online learning platforms, and the diversification of healthcare education to meet the industry's specific needs. For instance, in September 2024, Dynamic Health Staff, a UAE-based healthcare staffing and recruitment agency, indicated a significant shortage in the nursing profession, estimating a need for an additional 177,400 Registered Nurses (RNs) from 2023 to 2032 due to increasing healthcare demands and an aging population. As of 2024, approximately 47.8% of hospitals report vacancy rates exceeding 10%, underscoring the urgent need for nursing staff. Consequently, the shortage of healthcare professionals is driving the growth of the healthcare education market.

Major companies in the healthcare education market are increasingly utilizing digital platforms, such as integrating in-clinic interactions and technologies, to enhance medical training and education. Their goal is to equip healthcare professionals with up-to-date resources that support skill development and improve patient care outcomes. Integrating in-clinic interactions involves combining face-to-face patient consultations with digital resources and tools to enrich the healthcare experience and facilitate access to information during appointments. For example, in August 2023, Cipla, a pharmaceutical company based in India, launched CiplaMed 2.0, an upgraded knowledge platform designed for healthcare professionals that integrates in-clinic interactions with digital resources. This platform offers access to current medical content across 19 specialties, including scientific articles and webinars, while utilizing advanced analytics to enhance knowledge-sharing within the pharmaceutical industry.

Major companies are focusing on product innovation, particularly online destinations and go-to resources for information to empower people in self-care decisions. An online destination and go-to resource for information serve as centralized platforms providing comprehensive and reliable data on specific subjects. For example, in March 2023, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), a US-based trade association, launched HealthInHand.org, a rebranded online destination and go-to resource for information on self-care products. This modern, user-friendly platform focuses on over-the-counter products, dietary supplements, and consumer medical devices, empowering individuals with accessible, evidence-based information to enhance health literacy and promote informed decision-making in self-care within the healthcare education sector.

In July 2022, Clinical Education Alliance, a US-based provider of education for healthcare professionals, acquired Rockpointe Corporation for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Clinical Education Alliance intends to broaden its healthcare education offerings and reinforce its status as a leading provider of comprehensive educational resources for healthcare professionals. This will be achieved by leveraging Rockpointe Corporation's expertise in continuing medical education to enhance clinical knowledge and improve patient care outcomes. Rockpointe Corporation is a US-based company specializing in healthcare education.

Major companies operating in the healthcare education market include International Business Machines Corporation, Oracle Corporation, SAP SE, Siemens Healthineers AG, FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Stryker Corporation, GE Healthcare, Olympus Corporation, Medtronic plc, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., Cerner Corporation, Canon Medical Systems Corporation, Elsevier B.V., Infor Global Solutions Corporation, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, McGraw-Hill Education, Harvard Medical School, Stanford University, Coursera Inc., HealthStream Inc., Symplr Inc., PeopleFluent, Articulate Global Inc., HealthcareSource, Trivantis Corporation, Gundersen Health System, Richmond Academy of Medicine Inc., Wolters Kluwer Health, EBSCO Information Services Inc.

North America was the largest region in the healthcare education market in 2024. The regions covered in the healthcare education market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the healthcare education market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Health education is a strategy designed to implement health promotion and disease prevention programs. It empowers patients to understand and monitor their health conditions, ultimately enhancing patient care.

The primary healthcare education providers are universities and academic centers, continuing medical education providers, OEMs or pharmaceutical companies, learning management system providers, educational platforms, and medical simulation. Universities and academic centers provide healthcare education to students and medical staff for improved knowledge and expertise in health awareness and patient care. They offer on-premises and online courses through classroom-based and e-learning solutions. Healthcare education applications include academic education, cardiology, neurology, radiology, internal medicine, pediatrics, and others. Academic education services are utilized by students, physicians, and non-physicians.

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The healthcare education market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as emergency action training, first aid training, and physical and mental health training. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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