College and universities are embracing social media as a means to connect with the current student body, alumni, prospective students, and donors. According to BestCollegesOnline.com, one in three schools indicate that they achieve better results with social media than through traditional media.
According to recent data conducted by the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth:
- 98% of colleges and universities report having a Facebook page
- 84% have a school Twitter account
- 66% have a blog
- 41% have a podcast
Check out the infographic below to learn more about how those in higher education are using social media:
Compiled By: BestCollegesOnline.com
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