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What Is Accreditation? Your Biggest Questions About College Accreditation Answered
Updated September 19, 2023 | Doug Wintemute
What does it mean for a college to be accredited? Learn the answer to this question and more in our FAQ, with insights from the president of CHEA.
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Do Employers Care About College Accreditation? Yes — Here’s Why
Updated September 19, 2023 | Kim-Ling Sun
College accreditation can impact your employment options after graduation. Learn why accreditation matters in today's competitive job market.
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How Does International School Accreditation Work?
Updated October 17, 2023 | Elisabet Raquel García
Accreditation is an important consideration when it comes to getting your degree abroad. Learn how to check an international school's accreditation.
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6 Problems You Might Face if You Attend an Unaccredited College
Updated September 20, 2023 | Kwynn Gonzalez-Pons
Thinking of attending college? Make sure it’s accredited. Learn how unaccredited colleges set students up for future hardships.
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41 Schools in Danger of Losing Accreditation in 2023
Updated September 20, 2023 | Anne Dennon
These U.S. colleges are at high risk for losing accreditation — and closing as a direct result — within the year.
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7 Tips for Spotting Fake College Degrees and Unaccredited Colleges
Updated September 20, 2023 | Kim-Ling Sun
Verifying school accreditation is an important part of the research process. Learn how to avoid unaccredited colleges and spot a college scam.
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What Is a Diploma Mill?
Updated September 19, 2023 | Doug Wintemute
Diploma mills threaten the education system and your wallet. Find out how these schools operate and how to avoid them.
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Can For-Profit Schools Be Accredited?
Updated February 21, 2024 | Meg Whitenton
For-profit schools commonly earn national or programmatic accreditation through an accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA.
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Best Accredited Online Colleges and Universities of 2024
Updated January 10, 2024 | Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D., Erin Treder
Online colleges are a popular option for students. Discover the top-ranked accredited online colleges for your degree.
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Countries With Free College
Updated September 19, 2023 | Staff Writers
Our guide outlines which countries offer free college. We discuss what free college is and whether it's offered to a country's citizens or all students.
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