Postsecondary Education & Economics Research Center

  • Explore the Data: Earnings-Based Accountability

    Jordan Matsudaira, Kristen Allen, and Clare McCann

    Check out our report on the impact of new outcomes-based accountability standards

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    Improving College Affordability

    Adela Soliz, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann

    Researchers can help fill holes in the evidence base to help policymakers address the affordability challenges students face. This review of the literature explains how.

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    Anticipating Workforce Pell

    Jordan Matsudaira, Meredith Welch, CJ Libassi, Ian Mikkelsen, Daniel Oliver, Lashawn Richburg-Hayes

    An exploration of short-term certificate programs and their outcomes in Washington state

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Recent Publications

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The Fine Print: A Guide to Calculating Earnings Thresholds
CJ Libassi, Jordan Matsudaira
The Fine Print: A Guide to Calculating Earnings Thresholds
CJ Libassi, Jordan Matsudaira
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CJ Libassi, Jordan Matsudaira
Looking Forward to Increased Private Lending in Graduate Education?
Jordan Matsudaira
Looking Forward to Increased Private Lending in Graduate Education?
Jordan Matsudaira
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Jordan Matsudaira
The Limited Impact of New Federal Earnings-Based Accountability Rules
Jordan Matsudaira, Kristen Allen, Clare McCann
The Limited Impact of New Federal Earnings-Based Accountability Rules
Jordan Matsudaira, Kristen Allen, Clare McCann
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Jordan Matsudaira, Kristen Allen, Clare McCann
Earnings-Based Accountability Explorer
Jordan Matsudaira, Kristen Allen, Clare McCann
Earnings-Based Accountability Explorer
Jordan Matsudaira, Kristen Allen, Clare McCann
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Jordan Matsudaira, Kristen Allen, Clare McCann
Improving College Affordability: A Review of the Literature
Adela Soliz, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
Improving College Affordability: A Review of the Literature
Adela Soliz, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
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Adela Soliz, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
PEER Center Comments: U.S. Department of Education EDGAR Grantmaking Regulations
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
PEER Center Comments: U.S. Department of Education EDGAR Grantmaking Regulations
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
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Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
Anticipating Workforce Pell: An Exploration of Short-Term Certificate Programs and Their Outcomes in Washington State
Jordan Matsudaira, Meredith Welch, CJ Libassi, Clare McCann, Ian Mikkelsen, Daniel Oliver, Lashawn Richburg-Hayes
Anticipating Workforce Pell: An Exploration of Short-Term Certificate Programs and Their Outcomes in Washington State
Jordan Matsudaira, Meredith Welch, CJ Libassi, Clare McCann, Ian Mikkelsen, Daniel Oliver, Lashawn Richburg-Hayes
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Jordan Matsudaira, Meredith Welch, CJ Libassi, Clare McCann, Ian Mikkelsen, Daniel Oliver, Lashawn Richburg-Hayes
PEER Center Comments: OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
PEER Center Comments: OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
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Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
The Education Department’s Newest “Professional Degrees” Definition Has a Limited Impact on Financing Gaps
CJ Libassi, Clare McCann
The Education Department’s Newest “Professional Degrees” Definition Has a Limited Impact on Financing Gaps
CJ Libassi, Clare McCann
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CJ Libassi, Clare McCann
Students in Many Low-Earning Programs Will Wait At Least Another Year for Accountability 
Clare McCann, Kristen Allen
Students in Many Low-Earning Programs Will Wait At Least Another Year for Accountability 
Clare McCann, Kristen Allen
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Clare McCann, Kristen Allen
PEER Center Comments: Head Start Program Performance Standards
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
PEER Center Comments: Head Start Program Performance Standards
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
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Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
What Drove the Drop? For-Profit Colleges and the Decline in College Advertising
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Leonardo Restrepo
What Drove the Drop? For-Profit Colleges and the Decline in College Advertising
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Leonardo Restrepo
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Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Leonardo Restrepo
PEER Center Comments: AHEAD Regulations on Earnings-Based Accountability
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
PEER Center Comments: AHEAD Regulations on Earnings-Based Accountability
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
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Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
Closing the 90/10 Loophole: A First Look at For-Profit College Reactions
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, María Luisa Vásquez
Closing the 90/10 Loophole: A First Look at For-Profit College Reactions
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, María Luisa Vásquez
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Stephanie Riegg Cellini, María Luisa Vásquez
What’s the Harm in “Do No Harm”?
Jordan Matsudaira, Kristen Allen
What’s the Harm in “Do No Harm”?
Jordan Matsudaira, Kristen Allen
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Jordan Matsudaira, Kristen Allen
Earnings of Programs Can Vary Widely – Even Within the Same Field of Study
Adela Soliz, Clare McCann
Earnings of Programs Can Vary Widely – Even Within the Same Field of Study
Adela Soliz, Clare McCann
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Adela Soliz, Clare McCann
Graduate Loan Limit Impact Explorer
Jordan Matsudaira, Meredith Welch, Jeff Wheble, Clare McCann
Graduate Loan Limit Impact Explorer
Jordan Matsudaira, Meredith Welch, Jeff Wheble, Clare McCann
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Jordan Matsudaira, Meredith Welch, Jeff Wheble, Clare McCann
How New Graduate Loan Limits Will Affect Individual Colleges
Jordan Matsudaira, Meredith Welch, Jeff Wheble, Clare McCann
How New Graduate Loan Limits Will Affect Individual Colleges
Jordan Matsudaira, Meredith Welch, Jeff Wheble, Clare McCann
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Jordan Matsudaira, Meredith Welch, Jeff Wheble, Clare McCann
PEER Center Comments: AHEAD Regulations on Workforce Pell
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
PEER Center Comments: AHEAD Regulations on Workforce Pell
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
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Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
Do Graduate Degrees Pay Off?
Joseph G. Altonji, Zhengren Zhu
Do Graduate Degrees Pay Off?
Joseph G. Altonji, Zhengren Zhu
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Joseph G. Altonji, Zhengren Zhu
Sharing Work on Workforce Pell: How Scholars Can Submit Comments on Newly Proposed Regulations
Clare McCann
Sharing Work on Workforce Pell: How Scholars Can Submit Comments on Newly Proposed Regulations
Clare McCann
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Clare McCann
PEER Center Comments: RISE Regulations on Loan Limits and Loan Repayment
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
PEER Center Comments: RISE Regulations on Loan Limits and Loan Repayment
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
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Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
Study Guide: For-Profit Colleges
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Clare McCann
Study Guide: For-Profit Colleges
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Clare McCann
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Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Clare McCann
Where Did All the Ads Go?
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Leonardo Restrepo
Where Did All the Ads Go?
Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Leonardo Restrepo
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Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Leonardo Restrepo
Calling Higher Ed Scholars: Here’s How to Comment on the Student Loan Provisions of the New ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ Rules
Clare McCann
Calling Higher Ed Scholars: Here’s How to Comment on the Student Loan Provisions of the New ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ Rules
Clare McCann
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Clare McCann
How OBBBA Reshapes Student Lending
Adam Looney, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
How OBBBA Reshapes Student Lending
Adam Looney, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
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Adam Looney, Jordan Matsudaira, Clare McCann
Graduation Rates for Graduate School Deserve Attention
Jeffrey T. Denning, Lesley J. Turner
Graduation Rates for Graduate School Deserve Attention
Jeffrey T. Denning, Lesley J. Turner
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Jeffrey T. Denning, Lesley J. Turner
The Talent Cost of Research Funding Delays
Wei Yang Tham
The Talent Cost of Research Funding Delays
Wei Yang Tham
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Wei Yang Tham
Measuring the Earnings Premium for Graduate Programs in OBBBA’s Accountability Scheme
Jordan Matsudaira
Measuring the Earnings Premium for Graduate Programs in OBBBA’s Accountability Scheme
Jordan Matsudaira
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Jordan Matsudaira
Student Loans for Graduate School: Who Will Be Affected by the New Federal Lending Limits?
Tomás Monarrez, Jordan Matsudaira, Dubravka Ritter
Student Loans for Graduate School: Who Will Be Affected by the New Federal Lending Limits?
Tomás Monarrez, Jordan Matsudaira, Dubravka Ritter
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Tomás Monarrez, Jordan Matsudaira, Dubravka Ritter
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The Postsecondary Education & Economics Research (PEER) Center generates actionable research to drive policy improvements in postsecondary access, affordability, experience, and outcomes. As scholars from American University and The George Washington University, we conduct policy-relevant analyses, engage with researchers, and provide technical support directly to state and federal policymakers.

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