AI in Higher Education

🏆 Ranked #1 Fastest-Growing Business & Computer Schools — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. The top U.S. metro in education growth isn't a traditional academic hub, but North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, where business and computer schools expanded by 70.0% since 2019. This shift reveals a new paradigm: AI and workforce education are decentralizing into agile, tech-ready markets. But growth alone doesn’t equal impact. Without ethical oversight and outcome tracking, we risk expanding access without closing equity gaps. The real challenge isn't building more schools—it's ensuring they deliver real skills. Learn more: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-28-ai-higher-ed-igrow-6114-msa Fastest-Growing Business and Computer Schools Since 2019 (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL <- this market #2 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN #3 Boise City, ID #4 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA #5 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA #6 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ #7 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN #8 St. Louis, MO-IL #9 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX #10 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-28-ai-higher-ed-igrow-6114-msa 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