How college is changing: The trends reshaping higher education in Connecticut and beyond

  • Year Published : 2026
  • Month Published : September

An article from CT Insider explores trends reshaping higher education in Connecticut and nationwide, including rising costs, questions about degree value, enrollment pressures and evolving admissions practices. It cites WICHE projections of a continued decline in high school graduates through 2041 and examines alternative pathways such as certificates, trades and apprenticeships. View original source.

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