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2026 PES Markets Update Summary

The 2026 PES Markets Update by Gray Decision Intelligence (Gray DI) introduces a streamlined, linear scoring system to enhance reporting clarity while maintaining comprehensive data and functionality.

Written by Alexis Brugler
Updated over 2 months ago

Key Enhancements:

  • Better Email Reporting: Select and email multiple reports at a time to streamline your workflows.

  • Simplified Scoring: Scoring simplified for ease of use, explanation, and reporting.

Key Scoring & Methodology Updates

The primary goal of the update is to simplify the evaluation methodology while maintaining comprehensive, ultimately to support understanding and enhance reporting.

  • Linear Scoring System: Replaces the legacy "Step Function" (chunk-based scores) with a fully linear rubric, resulting in more precise and evenly distributed program rankings.

  • Single Weight Rubric: Each criterion (e.g., enrollment growth) is now assigned a single weight, which is multiplied by the criterion percentile to yield a clear score.

  • Removal of "Degree Fit" Scoring Section: This section has been removed, as employment statistics are Award-Level specific. All Degree Fit metrics remain available for review, but are no longer scored.

On-Ground vs. Online Rubrics

The update utilizes two distinct rubrics tailored to program delivery methods:

Rubric

Focus

On-ground

In-market completions, average/median program sizes, and YoY size changes.

Online

In-market student completions and national online percentages for institutions and completions.

Both rubrics maintain identical weights for all employment metrics.

Tracking Program Performance from Legacy to New

Longitudinal Analysis: Despite the scoring shift, users can still track program market performance over time as both systems use the same basic aggregation methods.

Access

Users can access the updated platform by clicking "2026 PES Markets" within the Gray DI Hub.

Help

Need assistance with the transition? You can contact the Help Desk or email support@graydi.us.

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