When it comes to for-profit vs. non profit, note the average salary of University of Maryland University College (online, NON-profit) vs. Phoenix (online, FOR profit). The difference is quite staggering.
The reason for lower quality education makes sense. A for profit school is probably going to have a higher student/faculty ratio and less qualified instructors (they cost more). State supported non profits, such as UMUC are basically normal universities that offer a lot of courses online.
The article also implies that for profit schools are ripping off the taxpayers. This is a PR nightmare for Phoenix, Strayer, and their ilk. Why go to a for profit school that costs more and provides less return?
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