US Education & Training Universities - PPC Market Share Analysis June 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the US Universities category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Universities – US

Google AI Overview visibility for Education & Training Universities US

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 52.9237441441
47.0762558559
52%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 40
60
40%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 18%
Transactional 1%
Navigational 2%
Seasonal 0%
Local 2%
Problem Solving 4%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 US Education & Training Universities brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
phoenix.edu 17.38
collegeboard.org 14.43
asu.edu 8.47
wgu.edu 6.72
snhu.edu 4.71
gcu.edu 3.79
capella.edu 2.42
devry.edu 1.6
umgc.edu 1.25
arizona.edu 1.19
others 38.04
  • phoenix.edu - 17.38%
  • collegeboard.org - 14.43%
  • asu.edu - 8.47%
  • wgu.edu - 6.72%
  • snhu.edu - 4.71%
  • gcu.edu - 3.79%
  • capella.edu - 2.42%
  • devry.edu - 1.6%
  • umgc.edu - 1.25%
  • arizona.edu - 1.19%
  • others - 38.04%

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In the education sector’s PPC landscape, ‘others’ dominate with 38.04% click share, followed by phoenix.edu at 17.38% and collegeboard.org at 14.43%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 US Education & Training Universities brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date asu.edu phoenix.edu snhu.edu gcu.edu wgu.edu capella.edu liberty.edu devry.edu chamberlain.edu waldenu.edu
2026/05/01 13.4% 9.78% 6.88% 2.29% 2.02% 3.49% 2.61% 2.67% 2.29% 1.47%
2026/05/02 13.2% 8.53% 6.96% 3.04% 2.62% 2.23% 2.72% 2.82% 2.47% 1.17%
2026/05/03 12.47% 9.32% 6.41% 3.76% 3.35% 2.96% 3.04% 3.17% 2.6% 1.04%
2026/05/04 11.33% 9.43% 5.89% 3.63% 2.47% 3.7% 2.52% 3.52% 1.82% 1.25%
2026/05/05 13.24% 8.84% 6.42% 4.35% 3.43% 3.92% 2.16% 3.26% 2.65% 1.75%
2026/05/06 13.98% 9.08% 7.28% 3.98% 3.12% 4.06% 1.65% 3.46% 2.29% 1.71%
2026/05/07 13.34% 8.61% 7.85% 3.5% 3.23% 3.71% 1.79% 3.16% 1.87% 1.51%
2026/05/08 13.61% 8.03% 5.88% 3.09% 3.42% 3.73% 1.94% 2.58% 2.13% 1.78%
2026/05/09 13.03% 10.1% 7% 3.82% 3.58% 3.22% 1.4% 2.61% 1.45% 1.17%
2026/05/10 12.03% 9.17% 8.22% 4.23% 3.55% 3.47% 1.6% 2.9% 1.2% 1.16%
2026/05/11 10.74% 9.86% 6.74% 5.01% 3.64% 5.12% 1.47% 2.92% 1.84% 1.43%
2026/05/12 10.92% 9.6% 6.68% 5.94% 3.8% 5.05% 1.28% 3.09% 1.35% 1.7%
2026/05/13 10.59% 11.04% 6.5% 5.63% 3.96% 4.53% 1.46% 3.66% 1.33% 2.46%
2026/05/14 10.23% 11.59% 7.6% 5.53% 3.78% 4.6% 1.02% 3.45% 1.57% 2.31%
2026/05/15 13.33% 8.66% 5.76% 3.63% 3.35% 3.65% 1.9% 2.53% 2.1% 1.74%
2026/05/16 10.38% 10.32% 7.9% 5% 2.42% 4.28% 0.91% 2.66% 1.58% 2.17%
2026/05/17 9.21% 11% 8.28% 5.28% 1.98% 4.75% 1.2% 2.39% 1.52% 1.96%
2026/05/18 9.36% 9.97% 6.62% 6.12% 4.5% 5.07% 1.24% 3.23% 1.4% 2.51%
2026/05/19 6.58% 11.96% 6.28% 5.99% 3.81% 4.99% 1.58% 4.27% 1.41% 2.91%
2026/05/20 7.95% 10.57% 6.78% 5.23% 4.87% 4.86% 1.54% 3.84% 1.27% 3.97%
2026/05/21 10.31% 8.77% 6.72% 4.74% 2.7% 5.79% 1.55% 3.78% 1.52% 3.04%
2026/05/22 10.71% 8.75% 5.47% 4.22% 2.61% 6.01% 1.49% 3.19% 1.44% 2.6%
2026/05/23 9.09% 8.59% 6.3% 3.97% 3.38% 5.04% 1.58% 3.62% 1.42% 2.78%
2026/05/24 8.58% 7.74% 7.08% 3.72% 6.89% 4.83% 1.58% 1.7% 1.28% 2.75%
2026/05/25 7.34% 8.43% 5.4% 4.58% 6.08% 4.45% 1.45% 1.31% 1.5% 2.92%
2026/05/26 6.98% 9.87% 6.62% 4.52% 4.15% 4.82% 1.91% 2.98% 1.55% 3.72%
2026/05/27 11.76% 9.39% 7.27% 4.07% 3.42% 4.34% 2.3% 2.19% 1.43% 1.5%
2026/05/28 9.47% 8.48% 7.41% 4.34% 3.61% 4.03% 2.56% 3.05% 1.59% 0.73%
2026/05/29 13.07% 7.78% 6.33% 4.24% 4.03% 3.06% 2.27% 2.55% 1.43% 0.64%
2026/05/30 12.96% 6.95% 6.16% 4.01% 4.57% 3.16% 2.31% 2.04% 1.27% 0.82%
2026/05/31 12.61% 6.98% 6.7% 5.88% 4.71% 3.93% 2.34% 1.91% 1.39% 0.73%
  • asu.edu
  • phoenix.edu
  • snhu.edu
  • gcu.edu
  • wgu.edu
  • capella.edu
  • liberty.edu
  • devry.edu
  • chamberlain.edu
  • waldenu.edu

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ASU.edu led May with fluctuating spend shares, peaking early and stabilizing mid-month. Phoenix.edu saw a steady rise, while SNHU.edu maintained moderate levels. GCU.edu and WGU.edu showed gradual increases. Capella.edu and Liberty.edu experienced minor fluctuations. DeVry.edu and Chamberlain.edu remained stable, with Waldenu.edu ending on a low note.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for US Education & Training Universities

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/05/01 921
2026/05/02 897
2026/05/03 931
2026/05/04 956
2026/05/05 931
2026/05/06 935
2026/05/07 955
2026/05/08 956
2026/05/09 926
2026/05/10 956
2026/05/11 1055
2026/05/12 1085
2026/05/13 1024
2026/05/14 1072
2026/05/15 956
2026/05/16 1113
2026/05/17 1116
2026/05/18 1105
2026/05/19 1111
2026/05/20 1085
2026/05/21 1136
2026/05/22 1150
2026/05/23 1142
2026/05/24 1172
2026/05/25 1284
2026/05/26 1288
2026/05/27 1218
2026/05/28 1209
2026/05/29 1169
2026/05/30 1189
2026/05/31 1202

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May began with 921 advertisers, fluctuating slightly until a surge mid-month, peaking at 1,288 on May 26. The month concluded with 1,202 advertisers, marking a significant increase.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for US Education & Training Universities

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
collegeboard.org 8.59%
artic.edu 0.49%
gcu.edu 0.39%
keiseruniversity.edu 0.29%
umgc.edu 0.25%
education.com -0.37%
snhu.edu -0.92%
wgu.edu -1.85%
phoenix.edu -1.98%
asu.edu -2.01%

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Collegeboard.org surged with an 8.59% click share increase, while asu.edu dropped by 2.01%.

Campaign Efficiency

US Education & Training Universities Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date asu.edu phoenix.edu snhu.edu gcu.edu collegeboard.org wgu.edu capella.edu devry.edu fullsail.edu rasmussen.edu
2026/05/01 10.72% 10.31% 4.98% 2.01% 1.84% 2.68% 3.15% 3.05% 1.83% 2.08%
2026/05/02 10.34% 9.33% 5.19% 2.63% 3.57% 3.17% 2.06% 3% 1.69% 1.93%
2026/05/03 9.58% 10.05% 4.55% 3.91% 2.34% 3.62% 2.5% 3.62% 1.54% 2.17%
2026/05/04 9% 10.26% 4.72% 3.23% 2.07% 2.91% 2.88% 3.91% 2.15% 2.18%
2026/05/05 10.57% 10.43% 4.97% 3.91% 1.83% 3.89% 3.33% 3.71% 1.62% 2.13%
2026/05/06 10.81% 10.64% 6.11% 3.68% 1.66% 3.88% 3.15% 3.95% 1.33% 1.95%
2026/05/07 10.98% 10.29% 5.83% 2.88% 1.46% 3.61% 3.15% 3.43% 1.52% 1.82%
2026/05/08 10.75% 9.89% 4.47% 3.5% 1.86% 3.58% 2.96% 2.92% 1.15% 1.71%
2026/05/09 10.08% 11.26% 5.53% 3.7% 1.23% 3.7% 2.58% 2.85% 1.96% 1.39%
2026/05/10 8.95% 10.52% 6.49% 4.06% 1.98% 3.68% 2.76% 3.22% 1.84% 1.25%
2026/05/11 7.93% 10.5% 5.16% 4.95% 1.31% 3.67% 3.68% 3.21% 1.64% 1.94%
2026/05/12 7.95% 10.68% 5.1% 5.63% 2.79% 3.53% 3.98% 3.5% 1.87% 2.04%
2026/05/13 7.77% 13.11% 4.43% 5.26% 3.1% 4.02% 3.6% 3.76% 1.52% 1.83%
2026/05/14 7.77% 12.68% 5.87% 5.04% 1.94% 3.59% 3.56% 3.73% 1.37% 2.02%
2026/05/15 10.75% 9.88% 4.47% 3.5% 1.86% 3.58% 2.96% 2.92% 1.15% 1.71%
2026/05/16 8.11% 11.7% 6.26% 4.15% 2.58% 2.58% 3.54% 2.7% 1.38% 1.23%
2026/05/17 6.98% 12.38% 6.39% 4.6% 2.84% 2.21% 3.54% 2.47% 2.28% 1.34%
2026/05/18 6.66% 11.33% 5.03% 5.3% 4.5% 3.96% 4.11% 3.46% 1.43% 1.75%
2026/05/19 4.72% 12.56% 4.9% 5.35% 6.31% 3.54% 3.66% 4.21% 0.95% 1.69%
2026/05/20 5.74% 11.42% 5.27% 4.74% 5.92% 4.04% 3.43% 4.14% 1.2% 1.71%
2026/05/21 7.48% 9.36% 5.41% 4.74% 5.13% 2.34% 4.05% 4.03% 1.25% 1.23%
2026/05/22 7.86% 10.02% 4.18% 4.24% 2.53% 2.54% 4.61% 3.17% 2.32% 1.86%
2026/05/23 7.12% 10.26% 4.79% 4.01% 0.46% 3.09% 4.36% 3.59% 2.33% 1.18%
2026/05/24 6.66% 9.18% 6.09% 3.63% 1.72% 5.34% 3.42% 1.91% 2.28% 1.17%
2026/05/25 5.78% 8.95% 3.83% 4.11% 1.91% 4.7% 2.78% 1.28% 1.85% 1.07%
2026/05/26 5.47% 10.27% 5.11% 4.11% 2.25% 3.47% 3.47% 2.64% 1.4% 1.54%
2026/05/27 8.39% 10.04% 5.65% 3.63% 2.84% 2.96% 2.81% 2.05% 1.6% 1.7%
2026/05/28 7.05% 8.62% 5.91% 4.08% 5.82% 2.96% 2.7% 2.82% 1.46% 1.47%
2026/05/29 9.28% 8.48% 4.85% 4.06% 4.4% 3.51% 2.2% 2.76% 1.59% 1.16%
2026/05/30 9.09% 7.1% 4.5% 4.12% 5.02% 3.71% 2.27% 2.21% 2.1% 1.55%
2026/05/31 8.98% 7.63% 5.48% 5.39% 4.79% 3.71% 3.17% 2.21% 1.79% 1.45%
  • asu.edu
  • phoenix.edu
  • snhu.edu
  • gcu.edu
  • collegeboard.org
  • wgu.edu
  • capella.edu
  • devry.edu
  • fullsail.edu
  • rasmussen.edu

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In May 2026, Phoenix.edu led with a peak impression share of 13.11% on May 13. ASU.edu fluctuated, ending at 8.98%. SNHU.edu and GCU.edu showed moderate stability, while Collegeboard.org surged mid-month.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Education & Training Universities

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Education & Training Universities - Last month
  1. 1
    Find a Specialized Therapist - In-Network Options Available https://www.betterhelp.com

    Work WIth a Therapist to Build Confidence in Your Choices – Reclaim Your Life In Therapy.

  2. 2
    Capella University https://www.capella.edu

    Online Degree Programs — Capella University Moves With You. Earn Your Degree Online Without Putting Life On Pause. Level...

  3. 3
    Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, Arizona - Online or Campus Options https://explore.gcu.edu › gcu › online

    Earn an affordable private education online or on campus with GCU. Advance your skills through rigorous curriculum and peer discussion.

  4. 4
    University of Phoenix® https://www.phoenix.edu

    Online University Programs — Let Us Assess Your Training or Life Experience and You Could Earn College Credits! See How. Don't Let Prior Credits or Relevant Life Experiences go to Waste with Our PLA.

  5. 5
    SNHU® - Southern NH University https://degrees.snhu.edu › online

    Choose from 200+ Programs — Learn More & Apply 100% Online Now! Offering One of the Lowest Online Tuition Rates in the Nation. Start Your Journey at SNHU®. ACBSP Accredited.

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In the competitive landscape of online education, Capella University and SNHU emphasize flexibility and affordability, while Grand Canyon University highlights a blend of online and campus learning. University of Phoenix focuses on credit for life experiences, and BetterHelp offers specialized therapy, showcasing diverse paths to personal and professional growth.

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