Americans' Confidence in Higher Education Hits Historic Low

Confidence in higher education has dropped to just 36% according to a new Gallup poll, a significant decline from previous years.
The drop in confidence spans political parties, education levels, gender, and age groups.
Higher education now ranks behind the military, police, and small businesses in public trust.
Rising costs, political attacks, the pandemic's impact, and admission issues may contribute to the erosion of trust.
The decline reflects falling confidence in institutions across the board, including Congress, religion, and the Supreme Court.