A college degree is costly, to both students and taxpayers. Here’s the only list that shows which institutions provide good value to both.
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Higher Education: What Trump Hath Wrought
The administration’s policies aren’t reforming higher education. They’re decimating it.
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California State Universities: “A Launchpad for the Middle Class”
Ellen Neufeldt, the president of Cal State-San Marcos, has worked hard to promote social mobility for her students. She reflects on partnerships with K-12 schools and community colleges, what it takes to keep students on track, and the public good.
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Our 2024 College Rankings Are Out: See How Your School Did
While other rankings obsess over elite universities, the Washington Monthly releases new lists that focus on colleges that serve non-wealthy students and their communities.
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A Different Kind of College Ranking
America needs a new definition of higher education excellence, one that measures what colleges do for their country, instead of for themselves.
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Those Colleges With “State” in Their Name
New research shows that regional universities deliver the greatest return for our tax dollars. So of course we starve them of funds.
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The College President Who Broke Ranks
José Luis Cruz Rivera is putting Northern Arizona University on the map by doing the opposite of what U.S. News & World Report wants.
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Escape from Higher Ed’s Bermuda Triangle
Two decades ago, reformers introduced effective new ways to help college students lost in the vortex of “remedial” education classes. But progress stalled. Time to finish the revolution.
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America’s Best and Worst Colleges for Women in STEM
America needs more scientists and engineers. Some colleges are closing the gap by helping more women earn STEM degrees. Others have no excuse for failing.
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America’s Best and Worst Colleges for Master’s Degrees
Some programs help graduates earn a good living without saddling them with crushing debt. Others do the opposite. Our new rankings will help you tell the difference.
