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University of Colorado Value Index

University of Colorado Value Index

The value of higher education is multifaceted, not just about earnings. The Value Index is a qualitative and quantitative measure with five dimensions – each of which have four variables – that indicate value relative to educational attainment.  Those five dimensions are: Economic Related, Health Related, Home Related, Civic Social/Related and Professional Related.

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