Debt and Discrimination Top American Concerns for Higher Education
A recent survey gathered responses from nearly 32,000 people across all 50 states, revealing concerns about higher education.
Researchers at Harvard, Northeastern, and other universities conducted the "American Higher Education Barometer" survey, which found that affordability and discrimination rank high among Americans' concerns.
- 87% of respondents cited tuition costs and student debt as their top concern.
- 86% were concerned about racism on campus.
- 85% were concerned about antisemitism.
- 78% were concerned about Islamophobia.
The survey results were released Wednesday, highlighting the impact of policy shifts and financial pressures on higher education.
Author's summary: Survey reveals debt and discrimination as top concerns for US higher education.