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social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > school systems, structures, and processes > for-profit education
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for-profit education  

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  • For-profit education is the fastest growing sector of U.S. postsecondary education today. The sector includes some smaller, privately owned colleges, as well as larger institutions owned by publicly traded corporations. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; For-Profit Education]

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