May 27, 2026

higher education trends

University of Houston ends religious studies major amid falling enrollment in liberal arts in US

University of Houston ends religious studies major amid falling enrollment in liberal arts in US

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Houston University (Image Credit: X/@UHouston) The University of Houston System has decided to discontinue its undergraduate degree in religious studies, marking another setback for liberal arts education in the United States as universities increasingly respond to declining student demand and workforce-driven academic priorities.According to reporting by the Houston Chronicle, the university system’s board of regents…

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Why are US students rethinking their majors before they even graduate? – The Times of India

Why are US students rethinking their majors before they even graduate? – The Times of India

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Growing concerns over shrinking entry-level jobs in the US are pushing students to rethink their academic choices. A significant share has already switched majors, while many others are reconsidering their paths. Backed by research from Gallup, Harvard, and Stanford, the trend reflects a deeper shift toward flexibility and future-proof careers in an AI-driven economy. A…

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US college completion rate holds steady above 61%: Here’s why dual enrolment makes a difference – The Times of India

US college completion rate holds steady above 61%: Here’s why dual enrolment makes a difference – The Times of India

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Full-time US students graduate faster: What dual enrolment reveals about six-year completion. (AI Image) The US college completion rate for students who began in fall 2019 has remained steady above 61%, according to a report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC). The six-year completion rate for this cohort was 61.1%, slightly down 0.3…

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