Evolving job market, soaring loan debt drive students to community colleges

Nov 14, 2025 - 12:00
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Evolving job market, soaring loan debt drive students to community colleges
The high cost of student loans, fights over policy at four-year universities and a surge in young Americans seeking blue collar work are all driving up enrollment at community colleges.   Enrollment numbers are rising across the board at U.S. higher education institutions, but community colleges are outpacing the pack as the shifting economy drives more…