Trump Administration Sparks Backlash for Removing Popular Degree From ‘Professional’ Status
Public outrage has erupted after the Department of Education ruled that a widely studied college major—nursing—will not be classified as a “professional degree.” Under President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, students in approved professional programs can borrow up to $200,000 in federal loans, while all other degree paths are capped at $100,000. Nursing’s…