Additional Evidence on University Rankings by Cost of Living Adjusted Faculty Compensation

Accounting and Taxation, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 71-94, 2010

24 Pages Posted: 2 Feb 2011 Last revised: 17 Jun 2011

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Terrance Jalbert

University of Hawaii - Department of Business Administration

Mercedes Jalbert

The Institute for Business and Finance Research

Lucila Zarraga Cano

Universidad del Caribe (UNICARIBE)

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Date Written: 2010

Abstract

This paper ranks 500 universities and colleges based on compensation paid to their faculty. The analysis examines universities both on a raw basis and cost of living adjusted basis. This work extends the previous literature by examining a broader group of schools. This research includes private universities and community colleges. Most previous literature is limited to the examination of public universities. Similar to previous papers, the results here show that cost of living adjusted salaries differ dramatically from raw salary figures. The results suggest that administrators should design compensation packages that reflect cost of living realities in their area. Faculty seeking employment opportunities should carefully consider cost of living issues.

Keywords: Faculty Salaries, University Administration, University Rankings

Suggested Citation

Jalbert, Terrance and Jalbert, Mercedes and Zarraga Cano, Lucila, Additional Evidence on University Rankings by Cost of Living Adjusted Faculty Compensation (2010). Accounting and Taxation, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 71-94, 2010, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1752542

Terrance Jalbert (Contact Author)

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Mercedes Jalbert

The Institute for Business and Finance Research ( email )

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Lucila Zarraga Cano

Universidad del Caribe (UNICARIBE) ( email )

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Cancun, Quintana Roo 77528
Mexico

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