PathwayU
PathwayU: A focused platform for connecting student assessments with careers, majors, and planning. Ranked #17 of 28 in Career Guidance Software by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for institutions wanting assessment-led career matching.
At a glance
- Editor score7.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forInstitutions wanting assessment-led career matching
- Free planYes
- Founded2015 · Warwick, Rhode Island, United States
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free student accounts support broad learner access
- Combines career, major, and course matching
- Advisor and administrator dashboards support institutional planning
Where it doesn't
- The school subscription is designed for institutional buyers
- Pricing is based on school size
- Job-board integrations are limited to Handshake and WayUp
Our verdict on PathwayU
PathwayU is a web-based career assessment and planning platform for colleges and universities. It supports prospects, students, advisors, administrators, and alumni across the higher-education lifecycle. Learners can complete assessments covering interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences, then explore career paths and academic options. Career profiles include salary, growth, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills information, while planning resources include worksheets, workbooks, and other career-planning tools.
The pricing structure separates free student access from an annual school subscription. Student accounts are free. The school plan provides access to all features and benefits, with unlimited students and counselors, and its cost is based on school size. That structure is suited to institutions seeking a shared advising environment rather than individuals looking for a standalone career tool. Advisors and administrators also receive dashboards for managing and reviewing career-planning activity.
PathwayU’s strongest differentiator is the connection between assessment results, occupational information, and education choices. Major and course matching extends the product beyond career exploration, while the military experience-to-civilian career crosswalk adds a focused pathway for learners translating prior service experience. Integrations with Handshake and WayUp connect career exploration with job-board access. Institutions wanting assessment-led guidance across academic and career planning should consider PathwayU. It is less suited to individual buyers or organizations seeking a broader range of listed job-board connections.
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PathwayU fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Assessment types | Not verified |
| Career library size | Not verified |
| Pathway planning | Yes |
| Education matching | Yes |
| Counselor dashboard | Yes |
| Delivery model | Institutional |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Handshake, WayUp |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | peoplegrove.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
PathwayU integrations
PathwayU lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Handshake
- WayUp
Alternatives to PathwayU
- PathfulBroad career planning coverage with a free tier and low-cost Pro plan.9.4
- BridgeUA free, end-to-end guidance platform for schools, students, and counsellors.9.2
- MAPP Career AssessmentA broad assessment and pathway platform for institutions that need integrations.9.1
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