September 25, 2026
Students, parents, and policymakers want assurances about the value of postsecondary education and training, prompting experts to develop new ways of measuring the impact of college credentials. As new postsecondary value metrics appear, stakeholders are grappling with the task of determining which metrics to use for which audiences and purposes.
CEW’s new three-report series helps policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of measuring postsecondary value. The series examines what various stakeholder groups expect postsecondary education and training to do, how these groups measure outcomes, and what changes in policy and practice need to happen next to ensure that postsecondary education delivers on its full potential.