higher education

noun

Definition of higher educationnext
as in education
attendance as a student at a college or university Students and their parents worry about the rising cost of higher education.

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Recent Examples of higher education For the better part of the first quarter of this century, the rise of Big Tech has made computer science (CS), and computing education more broadly, among the most popular subjects in American higher education. — Kamau Bobb october 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026 This week, Coloradans looking to pursue higher education can save money while doing so. — Mekialaya White, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Additionally, anyone working in the higher education, medical, or financial fields will have solid job prospects in Durham. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2026 Third, the delegation should establish several working groups to focus on policy areas such as agriculture, higher education and economic development. — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for higher education
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  1. education
  2. schooling
  3. tuition
  4. higher learning
  5. teaching
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  • The union argues that income limits topping $500,000 in parts of the state make it more a tax break for the wealthy than an education program.
    — Lara Murray-Sterzel, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Its eventual deployment could help the university explore how emerging aircraft fit into policing, emergency management, and engineering education.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of education
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  • Alpha was founded in Austin, Texas, in 2014 by MacKenzie Price, who has become an outspoken critic of traditional schooling.
    — Maya Blackstone, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Avoiding the school Michelle doesn’t see a path forward at the elementary school at this point and is seriously thinking about home schooling both of her boys, and says other parents are considering the same.
    — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of schooling
Noun
  • But Doe remained on campus after the university declined to refund her tuition, Giuffra said of his client.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • High school and university students are demanding lower tuition fees, greater state investment in education and protesting corruption in the education system.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of tuition
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  • The future of higher learning is not about students traveling to universities.
    — Habib Al Souleiman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Venus and Jupiter align in Cancer in the part of your chart governing long journeys, higher learning, and international exploration, making the first two weeks especially ripe for immersing yourself in a new culture and simply having a wonderful time.
    — Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Definition of higher learning
Noun
  • Schools agree to a statement of faith, including that same-sex relationships and gender transitions are off-limits, but families may not be aware of Wilson’s teachings or influence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Whole schools are emerging that are AI-based, and virtual AI tutors are allegedly personalizing instruction and making teaching and learning more efficient and effective.
    — Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Higher education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/higher%20education. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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