This year, Harvard University once again secured the top spot of most desirable colleges, after being bested by Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2025, according to a recent survey of college-bound students by The Princeton Review.

Lottery revenue for the HOPE college scholarship is down after lawmakers decided to divert sports gambling tax revenue as part of the private school voucher deal.

Colleges are increasingly using post-graduation earnings data to evaluate student outcomes and shape programs. Supporters say the shift can help align degrees more closely with labor market demand.