AI in Higher Education

🏆 14.1% Spread in College Growth Across U.S. Cities — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. The fastest-growing metros for higher education are not just expanding their student bodies — they are becoming AI innovation engines. This data, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau’s NAICS 6113 dataset (2019–2022), reveals a new reality: universities are no longer passive educators — they are active architects of regional AI ecosystems. The slowest growth isn’t stagnation; it’s strategic lag. The question isn’t just 'where are colleges growing?' — it’s 'who is being left behind in the next era of intelligent education?' https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-09-ai-higher-ed-dive-6113-msa Colleges & Universities Growth: Fastest vs. Slowest (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN #2 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX #3 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL #4 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN #5 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA #6 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX #7 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI #8 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD #9 Columbus, OH #10 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. MIT, Nvidia, Google & IBM-Trained. Cross Domain-Expert: Quantum, AI, Ethics, Sovereignty, Intelligence, Philanthropy. Solepoint Planning. VUI AI Cloud Architect. AI Certifications Development. Quant/AI Instructor. Castor Venture Club Member. Associate Broker. George Arnold Alexander III, MPA Director, ALEX Companies Associate Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574878-B · Broker License #565194-BB Broker, ALEX Real Estate · North Carolina License #367733 Independent Broker, ALEX Real Estate · Colorado License #II.100112456 [email protected] · +1 713.918.9951