US News College Rankings 2012

[Heatmaster78]

No U of O in them lists?

*Insert sad face here*

Because Michigan is so much better.

Orlynao

[(=DK=)Samonuh]

No U of O in them lists?

*Insert sad face here*

Because Michigan is so much better.

Orlynao

University of Michigan is regarded as a Top 20 school. U of O (Ohio/Oklahoma?) is just anther college...

[fightingclam]

I think he meant Oregon, Sam.


Where's UMD?
Gotta see where my Terps are

[Flyswamper]

Overall school ratings are really pretty meaningless unless you intend to major in every degree program they offer. What really ers is

- Is the degree program which you are interested in one that is highly respected regionally/nationally?

Probably the best indicator of whether it is or not would be to find out stats about companies that recruit future employees out of that college program relative to the same discipline/program from other universities.

Put another way, if you are going to be a graphic artist find out which universities business/media goto "first" to recruit newly graduating talent. The answer is rarely going to be one of the generically top-rated schools. Of course, however, it does depend on the discipline you choose.

[(=DK=)Samonuh]

I agree with you Flyswamper. This list is based off of a composite of all the opportunities offered at the university. Obviously, someone pursuing music would put Julliard as America's best college, and like-wise for any other major and the college that best meets that major's needs.

[Heatmaster78]

I think he meant Oregon, Sam.

Gotta love them Ducks.

[Flyswamper]

Well..in all the polls I'm seeing, Oklahoma Sooners are #1 at the moment...




Figured I'd better get this post in while I can...tough game coming up tomorrow. :)