With rising public fear over student debt—as well as skepticism about the value of higher education—this data shines a hot light on hundreds of mostly for-profit schools where something is clearly not working.

Schools that fail to look at the reality of their students' earning potential face an existential risk.

Liberal arts majors, such as English, are among the most versatile, with many graduates working outside their fields of study. Hiring rates for recent college graduates have dropped significantly, with engineering majors seeing the largest decline.

AI disruption and financial stress are forcing colleges to move faster without sacrificing academic democracy.