For-profit colleges in the U.S. have their origins in the Colonial Era. According to AJ Angulo, 19th century for-profit colleges offering practical skills expanded across the United States, meeting a demand for practical job … See more

For-profit colleges, also known as proprietary colleges, are post-secondary schools that survive by making a profit for their investors. For … See more

Since the 1980s, public universities, particularly state flagship universities have increasingly relied on for-profit revenue sources and privatization.
Public colleges and … See more

While most student loans are owned by the federal government, for-profit student loan servicers collect a large amount of the student loan debt. Navient, Wells Fargo, and … See more

Online program managers (OPMs) play a significant role in online education, serving many colleges and universities, including elite schools. … See more

From the late 1980s to the mid-1990s, Senator Sam Nunn led for more scrutiny of for-profit colleges. The General Accounting Office (GAO) … See more

Companies can recruit and retain employees by offering them education assistance and employee tuition discounts. Guild Education is a for-profit company that works with employers such as Walmart and Disney to offer tuition assistance from … See more