2024 U.S. College Rankings
Welcome to the 2024 US College Rankings! We've carefully evaluated colleges and universities across the United States to provide you with a comprehensive overview of their performance in various key areas. Our rankings are based on a wide range of factors to help you make an informed decision about where to pursue your higher education. Here's a breakdown of the categories we've assessed:
- Student Experience Score: This score reflects the overall student experience at each institution, encompassing factors like campus culture, extracurricular activities, and student support services.
- Student Experience Score: This score reflects the overall student experience at each institution, encompassi/ng factors like campus culture, extracurricular activities, and student support services.
- Salary Impact Score: We evaluate how colleges contribute to the future earning potential of their graduates. Th/is score considers factors such as alumni salaries and career advancement opportunities.
- Social Mobility Score: This score assesses the extent to which colleges provide opportunities for students fr/om diverse backgrounds to climb the social and economic ladder through education.
- Learning Opportunities: We gauge the quality and diversity of academic programs, research opportunities, a/nd resources available to students for a well-rounded learning experience.
- Preparation For Career: This score examines how well colleges equip students with the skills and knowledge needed /to succeed in their chosen careers, including internships, career counseling, and job placement rates.
- Learning Facilities: We assess the quality of on-campus facilities, including libraries, laboratories, and technolo/gy resources, to enhance the learning experience.
- Diversity: This score reflects the diversity of the student body, faculty, and staff, promoting a more inclusive a/nd enriching educational environment.
- Community And Social Life: We consider factors like campus events, clubs, and social activities that contribute to/ a vibrant and engaging college community.
- Campus Facilities: This score rates the overall quality and accessibility of physical campus facilities, includi/ng dormitories, dining options, and recreational spaces.
- Social Mobility Salary Score: This score focuses on how colleges impact the salary potential of students fr/om underprivileged backgrounds, taking into account factors like financial aid and scholarships.
- Social Mobility Graduation Rate Score: We assess the ability of colleges to support students from diverse backgroun/ds in successfully completing their degrees.
- Average Net Price: This metric provides information about the average cost of attending a college after accounti/ng for scholarships and financial aid.
- Value Added To Graduate Salary: We analyze how much value a college adds to the average salary of its graduat/es compared to what they would have earned without a degree.
Our rankings are designed to assist you in making an informed choice about your college education. Keep in mind that every student's needs and preferences are unique, so be sure to consider which factors are most important to you when selecting the right college or university for your future.