A WBEZ investigation, conducted by journalists including Amy Qin, L.A. Philip, and Esther Y.J. Kang, has revealed that for-profit colleges in Illinois often leave students in worse financial situations than if they had not attended college at all. The analysis of federal data and a WBEZ survey of over 250 current and former students found that these institutions frequently result in students accumulating significant debt while earning wages comparable to those of high school graduates. Notable institutions mentioned include now-closed colleges such as Westwood, Argosy, and Illinois Institute of Art, as well as large schools like DeVry. This investigation highlights the broader issue of for-profit education programs failing to deliver promised outcomes for students.
A WBEZ analysis found that for-profit education programs in Illinois often leave students worse off than if they hadn’t gone to college at all — struggling to pay off mountains of student debt while working jobs that pay very little. https://t.co/Rs1XDSnIcy
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For-profit colleges in Illinois too often leave students worse off than if they hadn’t gone to college at all — with mountains of debt and wages as low as a high school grad, a @WBEZ investigation finds. @LAPhilip @amyqin12 @estheryjkang https://t.co/1UYbz9uT40
A WBEZ analysis of federal data and a WBEZ survey of more than 250 current and former students found that for-profit education programs in Illinois too often leave students worse off than if they hadn’t gone to college at all. https://t.co/jnZABG6t5G
From cosmetology programs to now-closed colleges (Westwood, Argosy, Illinois Institute of Art) to large, thriving schools like DeVry — for-profit institutions show that not all postsecondary education leads to good outcomes. Here’s what @amyqin12 & @LAPhilip and I found. https://t.co/3haqKursH4
For-profit colleges in Illinois too often leave students worse off than if they hadn’t gone to college at all — with mountains of debt and wages as low as those of a high school graduate, @wbez investigation finds. https://t.co/SSQSM79WhV @LAPhilip @estheryjkang @amyqin12
For-profit colleges in Illinois too often leave students worse off than if they hadn’t gone to college at all — with mountains of debt and wages as low as a high school grad, a @WBEZ investigation finds. @LAPhilip @amyqin12 @estheryjkang @natalieymoore https://t.co/y527dLuFiE
Students at for-profit colleges are frequently saddled with debt and jobs with low wages, a WBEZ investigation finds. Recruitment targets Black, brown and low-income students. Tune into tomorrow’s Morning Edition at WBEZ 91.5 FM or listen live at https://t.co/0nsgFIqe7U. https://t.co/IfucVb6drE
The traditional college education may no longer be the path to future success. https://t.co/9ZfoB656PI