Massachusetts has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in private college closures: Twenty-seven — including Wheelock, Mount Ida College, Newbury College, Hampshire College and Anna Maria College — have closed or announced plans to close here since 2014.
New data suggests many recent college graduates struggle to find jobs that fully use their degrees, but experts say it is hard to pin down the true underemployment rate because colleges and researchers measure outcomes differently.
Colleges are preparing for more budget cuts and layoffs amid financial strain and federal policy uncertainty. Declining enrollment—especially among international students—is intensifying the pressure.
