higher education
noun
: education beyond the secondary level
especially
: education provided by a college or university
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Students and their parents worry about the rising cost of higher education.
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Silberman was able to finish his studies at Johns Hopkins because of the 1944 GI Bill, which transformed access to higher education for veterans by covering tuition and living expenses.
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Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Paying for an education can be daunting, but fortunately, ScholarShare 529 has helped families rise to the challenge of affording higher education for more than 25 years.
—Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
American higher education is approaching a structural demand shock.
—Ian Gibson, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Creating signature blends of alcoholic beverages is becoming a trend in higher education, Matanyi said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Paying for an education can be daunting, but fortunately, ScholarShare 529 has helped families rise to the challenge of affording higher education for more than 25 years.
—Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
American higher education is approaching a structural demand shock.
—Ian Gibson, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Creating signature blends of alcoholic beverages is becoming a trend in higher education, Matanyi said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for higher education
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“Higher education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher%20education. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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