Exhibit 16.1
September 8, 2015
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K dated September 8, 2015, of Career Education Corporation and are in agreement with the statements contained in the second and third paragraphs on page 2 therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP