In 2026, the federal government will curb access to billions of dollars in student loans, reconfigure how borrowers repay their debt and provide new grant money for short-term career training programs.

To boost job prospects after graduation, some colleges are investing in internships, co-ops and career coaching that connect learning to real work.

Here's a noncomprehensive list of seven colleges—one private—that enroll more than 48,000 students.

Some universities, including Brandeis University, are responding by reshaping humanities programs to emphasize real-world skills, career advising and hands-on work experience.