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August 16, 2026Quality in Higher EducationOpen Access

The incidence of quality assurance processes on dropout and degree completion. The case of economics programmes in Colombia

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JEJaime Andrés Sarmiento EspinelAÁAdriana Carolina Silva Árias

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Overview

Before-after comparative analysis demonstrates reduced student dropout without altering degree completion rates in economics programs, highlighting targeted benefits for vulnerable groups.

Key Points

  • To assess how external quality assurance and accreditation affect student dropout rates and degree completion in Colombian higher education programs.
  • Conducted a before-after comparative evaluation tracking educational trajectories of students in Colombian economics programs before and after accreditation.
  • Analyzed differential impacts on student permanence across demographic subgroups, including gender and socioeconomic or academic background.
  • Program accreditation significantly reduced the overall likelihood of student dropout during educational trajectories.
  • Accreditation status did not produce a statistically meaningful change in degree completion or graduation rates.
  • Retention gains were concentrated among higher-risk groups, notably women and students from lower socioeconomic and academic backgrounds.

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Espinel et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a817a4cf2fb91fc834ae01bhttps://doi.org/10.1080/13538322.2026.2691506
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