Students who wander from traditional learning paths can turn to Strayer Education. The company's Strayer University offers more than 100 different degree, diploma, and certificate programs from more than 90 campuses in 22 states and Washington, DC. The university, which was founded in 1892, serves some 54,000 students, most of whom are working adults seeking degrees in such fields as business administration, computer networking, and information systems. Strayer Education offers internet-based classes in synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous formats through Strayer University Online. Generation Investment Management (co-founded by former US Vice President Al Gore) owns about 6% of Strayer Education.