The relationship between higher education and economic development has always been a hot topic in the field of education and economy. With the rapid development of our economy since the reform and opening up, talents are the driving force for development. Therefore, education has become the focus of our country's increasing attention. In recent years, all Provinces across the country are improving or expanding the scale of higher education. On the theoretical level, based on the theoretical research on higher education and economic development, and taking the scale of higher education and economic development in Henan Province as an example, this paper will analyze the impact of the scale of higher education in Henan Province on the economic development of the Province.