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Hurd, Stephen – Chronicle of Higher Education, 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…
Descriptors: College Presidents, Compensation (Remuneration), Higher Education, Private Colleges
