A sweeping examination of the future of higher education in America questions whether traditional college remains a viable path for students in the coming decades. The latest installment in a six-part series explores shifting economic pressures, evolving career demands, and the growing skepticism around the long-term value of a university degree. With rising costs and alternative education models gaining traction, the piece probes whether the system can adapt—or if families will need to reconsider the role of college in their plans. Thought-provoking for parents, students, and policymakers alike.
This is part of a series of columns about the viability of the American university system. When I started this six-week-long series by asking whether my daughter would be attending college in 2035, ...
