Carlo Salerno

Carlo Salerno is the Managing Director of Education Insights at the Burning Glass Institute.12 In this role, he leads the Institute's portfolio of research focused on the economics of postsecondary training programs.1

Professional Background

Salerno is an education economist with over 22 years of experience in studying and developing solutions related to improving access, completion, and affordability outcomes in higher education.1 His career path includes:

• Starting as a senior higher education analyst with the U.S. Government Accountability Office
• Co-founding a boutique education analytics firm
• Conducting major research studies for national financial aid and student lending advocacy organizations
• Serving as Vice President for Research at Campuslogic, where he led ed-tech research on improving student financial aid delivery
• Working as Vice President for Analytics at the Strada Education Network

Expertise and Contributions

Salerno is known for his expertise in:

• Education economics
• Higher education policy
• Student financial aid
• Education-to-workforce transitions

He is frequently quoted in national and education trade media outlets and is a regular speaker at education finance and enrollment management conferences.1

Education

Carlo Salerno holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University and earned his bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University.1

Current Work

At the Burning Glass Institute, Salerno focuses on analyzing and addressing issues related to underemployment among college graduates.3 He contributes to research reports and participates in discussions about the value of higher education, the challenges of matching education to workforce needs, and strategies for improving post-graduation employment outcomes.3