Cutting degrees to cut debt—smart move or risky shift?

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Cutting degrees to cut debt—smart move or risky shift?
Apr 02, 2026
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Why is Indiana trying to eliminate certain college degree programs? Lawmakers approved a plan to cut or merge over 1,000 programs based on low enrollment or weak earning outcomes, aiming to make degrees more career-focused and reduce student debt. Critics argue it could limit educational diversity and undervalue important fields. Source: The Sun

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