Survey: Debt and Discrimination Head Up American Concerns for Higher Ed
A recent survey gathered responses from nearly 32,000 people across all 50 states, revealing concerns about higher education.
According to the survey, affordability and discrimination rank high among Americans' concerns, with 87% of respondents citing tuition costs and student debt as their top concerns, followed by racism on campus (86%), antisemitism (85%), and Islamophobia (78%).
The survey, known as the "American Higher Education Barometer," was conducted by researchers at Harvard, Northeastern, and other universities over the summer.
- 87% of respondents cited tuition costs and student debt as their top concerns
- 86% cited racism on campus
- 85% cited antisemitism
- 78% cited Islamophobia
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Author's summary: Americans are concerned about debt and discrimination in higher education.
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