Education Quote by Jeffrey J. Selingo
““Colleges now view students as customers and market their degree programs as products.””
About This Quote
Source Book: College (Un)bound by Jeffrey J. Selingo, 2013
Higher education has become commercialized, with colleges treating students as consumers and marketing degrees as products rather than educational experiences.
In simple terms: Colleges sell degrees and treat students like customers.
Key Takeaway
Choose education strategically, not just as a transaction.
Themes
education
consumerism
marketization
higher education
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
social commentary
observational
When to use this quote
- choosing a college
- evaluating degree value
- education policy debates
- student loan decisions
Key Concepts
commodification
customer orientation
institutional incentives
Questions to Reflect On
- What should a degree really represent?
- How can students get genuine value from college?
A Different Perspective
Market pressures can also make colleges more responsive to student needs and career outcomes.
