More Indiana college degree programs in jeopardy

(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Indiana lawmakers on Monday revisited a controversial provision in Senate Bill 199 that would require state officials to scrutinize and potentially eliminate certain low-wage college degree programs offered at Indiana’s public institutions.

A vote is expected on the bill Wednesday.

The Commission for Higher Education would be directed to review programs whose graduates earn median wages below set thresholds — ranging roughly from $24,000 to $35,000, depending on the credential — and take action following additional analysis and public reporting.

The bill would operate alongside other ongoing higher education review efforts already underway in Indiana, including recent CHE crackdowns to cut or merge hundreds of low-enrollment or duplicative degree programs statewide.

The provision prompted concerns from multiple Democrats about limiting stude...