r/highereducation
68k members
r/highereducation is a subreddit with 68k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses struggling, worst, college, highered, and university.
A subreddit for News and Policy--and discussion about higher education in an increasingly difficult time. Ideal for people working in and around higher ed— or those interested in joining!
Please Note: Students- this is the NEWS & POLICY sub. You're looking for r/gradschool
Popular Themes in r/highereducation
#1
Advice Requests
: "Alternative Careers in Higher Education"
9 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I deeply regret my degree"
8 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "1 in 2 graduates say their college major didn’t prepare them for today’s market"
3 posts
#4
News
: "Goodbye to books?"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/highereducation
#1
Struggling
15 posts
#2
Worst
8 posts
#3
College
7 posts
#4
Highered
7 posts
#5
University
: "Tuskegee University Implements New Dress Code Policy for Students"
6 posts
#6
Education
: "Pronatalism remains a defense for attacking higher Education"
5 posts
#7
Students
4 posts
#8
Investment
3 posts
#9
Return
3 posts
#10
Research
3 posts
Flair Used in r/highereducation
#1
Discussion
: "DISCUSS: Harvard FAS Cuts Ph.D. Seats By More Than Half Across Next Two Admissions Cycles"
1 post
Member Growth in r/highereducation
Yearly
+4k members(6.3%)
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Last updated: August 13, 2026