Tuesday, 16 September 2014

The 50 Best Colleges In America

Stanford University aerial viewOh, how the mighty have fallen. After a four-year reign atop our annual list of the Best Colleges in America, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) slipped to second place.


For the first time in years, Stanford University took the top spot on our list. In fact, schools with strong tech and engineering programs reigned over our list, with Cal Tech rounding out the top 3 schools.


For our sixth annual ranking of the Best Colleges In America, we surveyed over 1,500 people who said they had hiring experience in a variety of fields, from finance to tech. Respondents rated top colleges across the country based on how well they prepare students for success.


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50. University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign


Illinois – Urbana-Champaign scored a 2.95 out of 5 on Business Insider’s rating.


Tuition and fees: $ 30,362


Situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, University of Illinois debuts on this ranking at No. 50. The flagship U of I institution is home to one of the largest public university collections in the world, with more than 10.5 million volumes across 37 departmental libraries. The school ranked high on our list of party schools worth the money.


Business Insider’s rating is scored out of 5 and is based on the results of a survey that asked over 1,500 professionals with hiring experience how well colleges prepare their students for success after graduation. Tuition was used as a tiebreaker, with cheaper tuition pushing a school to a higher spot.






49. Colgate University


Colgate scored a 2.96 out of 5 on Business Insider’s rating.


Tuition and fees: $ 50,485


Colgate may cost a lot to attend, but evidence shows that it’s worth the investment, with graduates making an average mid-career salary of $ 126,600. And for those who can’t afford the cost of tuition, the Central New York college accommodates 100% of admitted students who demonstrated financial need.


Business Insider’s rating is scored out of 5 and is based on the results of a survey that asked over 1,500 professionals with hiring experience how well colleges prepare their students for success after graduation. Tuition was used as a tiebreaker, with cheaper tuition pushing a school to a higher spot.






48. Boston University


BU scored a 2.98 out of 5 on Business Insider’s rating.


Tuition and fees: $ 48,984


BU “is no small operation,” with more than 33,000 undergrad and graduate students and 10,000 faculty and staff. With over $ 375 million in research funding last year, each member of the community has a chance to grow and incite change.


Business Insider’s rating is scored out of 5 and is based on the results of a survey that asked over 1,500 professionals with hiring experience how well colleges prepare their students for success after graduation. Tuition was used as a tiebreaker, with cheaper tuition pushing a school to a higher spot.





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