德勤（Deloitte）：2026年美国高等教育趋势报告（英文版）（25页）.pdf

1、2026 Higher Education TrendsAmericas higher education sector is poised for reinvention as declining enrollment,university funding cuts,advancing AI,and evolving regulations reshape the college landscapeDeloitte Center for Government Insights12026 Higher Education TrendsTable of contents02.Introducti

2、on04.Trend 1:Erosion of the revenue model for higher education07.Trend 2:Shifting the conversation from the cost of college to the value of a credential10.Trend 3:A reset for sponsored research12.Trend 4:More colleges explore mergers and partnerships to preserve core missions amid demographic and fi

3、nancial pressures15.Trend 5:A changing global higher education landscape necessitates strategic shifts by American universities17.A call to action18.Endnotes22026 Higher Education TrendsIntroductionAmericas higher education system is facing intense pressure from all sides.Enrollment is declining,pub

4、lic confidence is weakening,and policymakers are questioning the sectors business model and overall return on investment.Yet,even amid this scrutiny,the core value of higher education has never been more apparent.As artificial intelligence reshapes how,where,and by whom work is done,colleges and uni

5、versities are uniquely positioned to guide society through this transition.Institutions can play a critical role in preparing the next generation with the skills needed for a rapidly changing world.As formerNew York Times columnist David Brooksobserved,AI will reminduswho we are by“revealing what it

6、 cant do,”underscoring the enduring importance of fundamentally human skillscommunication,judg-ment,and teamwork.1 Developing those capabilities is squarely within higher educations mission.While this portends renewed importance of a liberal arts education,the continued erosion of Americans trust in