HERNDON, Va. (AP) _ Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $34.2 million.

On a per-share basis, the Herndon, Virginia-based company said it had profit of $1.55. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.06 per share.

The for-profit education company posted revenue of $255.8 million in the period.

Strategic Education shares have risen 3% since the beginning of the year. The stock has decreased 12% in the last 12 months.

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