AEI

Opinion: Colleges didn’t only lose their value—they lost their way

Colleges have weakened their economic value by easing admissions standards, Mark Schneider argues in an AEI analysis. Without restoring credible gatekeeping, he warns, employers will increasingly question the value of a college degree.

How technology can transform accreditation and drive continuous improvement

Accreditation’s decade-long review cycles often miss problems, but a new AEI report says technology-driven monitoring could modernize oversight and better serve students.

Do liberal arts colleges pay off? What the data say

Going to a liberal arts college is usually an expensive way to get a bachelor’s degree. With students more mindful of high tuition, many...