Several art-related majors had high unemployment rates, but anthropology ranked highest at nearly 8%. Unemployment for early childhood education majors was also among the highest, but a few educational fields had the lowest unemployment rates.

Ensign College is shifting all of its bachelor’s degrees to three-year programs, making it the first school to apply the model across every major. The goal is to help students save money and enter the workforce sooner with employer-focused training.

Major changes to federal student loans take effect July 1, 2026, cutting repayment options and changing terms for many borrowers. The overhaul also sets new limits on graduate and Parent PLUS loans, while some current borrowers may keep existing plans.

Higher education faces major disruption, with 20% to 25% of colleges likely to close as community colleges and regional universities move more online, Brandeis President Arthur Levine said.