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ERIC Number: EJ597488
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-5982
In 1997-98, It Paid (Even More) To Be a Private-College President.
Hurd, Stephen
Chronicle of Higher Education, v46 n14 pA41-A43 Nov 26, 1999
Analyzes institutional tax forms for 1997-98 earnings of presidents of 475 private colleges, finding that 13 percent earned more than $300,000, eight individuals earned more than $500,000; mean pay rose by 4 percent to $175,389. Reports that institutions claim high salaries are needed to compete with the private sector. Lists the 20 highest earning presidents. (DB)
Descriptors: College Presidents, Compensation (Remuneration), Higher Education, Private Colleges, Professional Recognition, Salaries, Tables (Data), Trend Analysis
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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