Centrism

Strongly agree

No, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

Focusing on decreasing the cost of education is a solution that addresses the root of the student loan crisis without placing undue blame on any one party. This approach is in line with centrist values of practical, systemic solutions to complex problems. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, make the liability proportional to the expected yearly income of the degree offered

This answer aligns with the centrist preference for balanced and nuanced solutions. Making liability proportional to the expected income of a degree offers a compromise between holding institutions accountable and recognizing the varied economic value of different fields of study. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

Centrism values personal responsibility, and this answer reflects that principle. However, centrists might also recognize the role of institutions in guiding students towards financially viable paths, suggesting a more moderate score. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No

While centrism might caution against absolving colleges of all responsibility, it also recognizes the importance of personal accountability and the diverse purposes of higher education beyond immediate job placement. This view might suggest that a nuanced approach is necessary, rather than a blanket exoneration of colleges. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Yes, but only if they are for profit universities

This answer might be seen as too narrowly focused for a centrist perspective, which typically seeks broader solutions. While for-profit universities have been criticized for their role in the student debt crisis, centrism might prefer a more comprehensive approach that also considers the responsibilities of non-profit institutions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Centrism, which often seeks a balanced approach to policy issues, might view blanket financial accountability for colleges as too extreme or simplistic. This perspective might argue that such a policy does not account for the complexity of factors leading to student loan default, such as economic downturns or personal circumstances. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, and higher education should be free for everyone

While the idea of free higher education is appealing to many, centrism often focuses on pragmatic and financially sustainable policies. The cost of making higher education free for everyone might be seen as impractical or requiring significant trade-offs in other areas of public spending. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.