From Forbes: “Administrative spending comprised just 26% of total educational spending by American colleges in 1980-1981, while instructional spending comprised 41%. Three decades later, the two categories were almost even: administrative spending made up 24% of schools’ total expenditures, while instructional spending made up 29%.” Read more here.
PERSPECTIVES: Infrastructure Spending, Administrative Bloat is Higher Education Storyline
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