Confidence in Higher Education Reaches New Lows

Gallup survey reveals growing skepticism over cost, political agendas, and job preparedness

Only 36% of Americans express high confidence in higher education, a significant drop from 57% in 2015.
The decline in confidence spans all demographics, with Republicans showing the largest decrease.
Major concerns include high tuition costs, perceived political bias, and inadequate job preparation.
Two-year colleges are viewed more favorably than four-year institutions, especially for affordability and relevance.
Most Americans believe higher education is headed in the wrong direction, with 68% holding this view.