Within five years, associate’s degree graduates earn about $20,000 more than high school graduates, and bachelor’s degree holders earn about $30,000 more, according to the report.
Trump’s higher education policies are affecting more than elite universities—they’re creating new hurdles for community colleges as well, threatening efforts to expand economic and workforce opportunities.
When digital content is accessible, all students have a richer and more engaging learning experience and faculty gain confidence that their teaching reaches every learner.
Recent economic headwinds and policy changes have led to proposed or enacted cuts to public university and college funding across at least 15 states this year.
A new Vanderbilt Unity Poll finds most Americans want colleges to teach critical thinking rather than political views. However, they remain divided over what subjects belong in the curriculum and whether college is worth the cost.
The Trump administration's battles over higher education have mostly focused on elite and some public universities. But the president's policies could also undermine community colleges' plans to create more economic opportunities and jobs.
