Even if the federal government won’t recognize the industry, the public already does. A 2018 Gallup poll found that 66 percent of Americans now support legalization (up from just 12 percent in the 1960s). And with U.S. cannabis retail sales expected to rise by 35 percent in 2019 and hit $30 billion by 2023, it’s no wonder that respected institutions like Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have already moved forward with cannabis programs.
As more cities, states, and countries legalize cannabis, the need for proper career pathways and training is gaining urgency. To enter this job market, students need to be well-trained and educated, meaning higher education must adjust to this need. So what changes are colleges making?
