What are the advantages and disadvantages of privatization of technical and professional education?

Answer 1

Speaking of the benefits the government gains:

1. The government can reduce the state spending on providing the public education.

2. The university or college administration can deflect the criticism to a specific third party (contractors,etc.) should it become necessary to increase revenues as a result of higher costs.

3. The system of universities and colleges can become more efficient and effective.

Speaking of the benefits a student obtains:

The students from rich families can select the universities or colleges that can provide courses fit for them.

The biggest benefit to families is that parents can choose a school with similar values to their own , and especially for people of any faith , can spare their children from exposure to views that are anti-thetical to their own.

Answer 2

Privatization of professional and technical education could lead to higher quality education and inject efficiency in to these educational sectors. However, the disadvantage is that the price of education would go up, and low-income people would be unable to afford it.

Answer 3

Advantages of privatization in technical and professional education include increased efficiency and innovation due to competition, more responsive curriculum to industry needs, and potentially higher quality of education. Disadvantages can include unequal access based on ability to pay, profit-driven motives affecting educational quality, and potential lack of government oversight leading to poor accountability.