Student debt is a $1.6T looming crisis. The high cost of higher education drives many to reconsider if the investment is worth the return. However, as we move toward more automation and advanced technologies, those without an advanced degree are less likely to earn a living wage. Tackling this myriad of issues is complex and Outlier.org offers high-quality, affordable, and flexible online higher education learning options that are transferable at a fraction of the cost of a conventional college course. The company focuses on intro-level courses, providing flexibility and ultimately making the choice of determining a major more affordable. Each course only costs $400. AlleyWatch caught up with CEO and Founder Aaron Rasmussen (cofounder MasterClass) to learn more about making higher education more accessible, the impact of the pandemic on how we approach academics, the company’s latest funding round from investors that include GV, Unusual Ventures, GSV, Harrison Metal, and Gaingels.