Starbucks College Achievement Plan Propels Thousands of Partners Forward

A first-of-its-kind partnership with Arizona State University (ASU)

Introduced in June 2014, the Starbucks College Achievement Plan (SCAP) is a first-of-its-kind partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) that creates opportunity for all eligible U.S. partners (employees) to earn their first-time bachelor’s degree through ASU’s top-ranked online degree program with 100% upfront tuition coverage.

Building a bridge to a better future

16,000+

graduates since program’s inception in 2014 (and 26,000+ partners are current participants!)

75%

of participants show career growth after graduation

20%

of SCAP graduates are first-generation college students

Nearly 90%

of stores in the U.S. have at least one partner in the program

Top 5 Majors

among partners include Psychology, Liberal Studies, Business, Organizational Leadership and English

100% UPFRONT TUITION COVERAGE

Our partners can apply for SCAP on day one, and there is no commitment to stay with Starbucks after they graduate. While many companies offer tuition benefits up to a limit of $5,250 a year, we offer full tuition coverage, all upfront.

Caps off to the class of 2025

We are proud to celebrate our partners in this year’s graduating class as they achieve their goals and aspirations.

1,100+

spring class of 2025
SCAP graduates
50

states represented
(top states: California,
Texas and Arizona)
Nearly 100%

of spring graduates are
retail hourly partners
(barista or shift supervisor)
75+

graduates started in Pathway to Admission
98%

of all SCAP scholars are in U.S. retail and are promoted at 2X the rate of their peers
2/3

of graduates report they intend to continue their education further
70%

of graduates surveyed were able to get a job they were not previously qualified for

An industry-leading benefit with meaningful impact

We support our partners on every step of the journey, like helping gain access to admission and offering an additional benefit to Military families.

4,500 partners have leveraged Pathway to Admission

A program for those who do not initially qualify for college admission. Eligible partners can take up to ten college-level courses to earn their admission at ASU, with credit conversion costs fully covered.

300+ Military and Veteran partners have graduated

500+ are currently participating in SCAP. Additionally, we are the only employer to offer an extended education benefit to a military family member.

150+ Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs Offered

SCAP graduates continue career growth outside of Starbucks in top industries, such as Healthcare, Education, Internet & Software and Non-profit.

Continued post-graduation success

Beyond graduation, partners are continuing their career and education journeys. Nearly 90% of partners believe SCAP had a positive impact on their future career.