AI in Higher Education

🏆 New Jersey leads the U.S. in junior college growth since 2019 with a 9.1% increase — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. This isn’t just about enrollment; it’s a strategic pivot toward regional workforce resilience. As elite institutions consolidate, mid-tier colleges are becoming AI-powered training engines. The data shows where the future of higher education is being built—not in flagship campuses, but in community-based systems designed for adaptability. This insight comes from the ALEX Intelligence report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-12-ai-higher-ed-igrow-6112-state Fastest-Growing Junior College Markets Since 2019 (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 New Jersey <- this market #2 Georgia #3 New York #4 Pennsylvania #5 Virginia #6 Massachusetts #7 Florida #8 California #9 Ohio #10 Illinois Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-12-ai-higher-ed-igrow-6112-state 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.