Ineffective Career Programs Might Be in Trouble. What Does That Mean for Colleges?

Colleges will soon be subject to stringent federal regulations designed to ensure that their career-focused and technical-education offerings prepare students for jobs that pay well with minimal loan debt. This week, the Biden administration rolled out its final rules on gainful employment, part of a series of efforts that Education Department officials say will hold colleges accountable and protect students from being misled into signing up for expensive, low-quality programs.