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Why College Graduation Rates Are a Disgrace

on December 8, 2009 in Academic majors, Academic quality, Academics, California universities, College readiness, Liberal Arts Colleges, Universities

Graduation rates at most universities is a disgrace.  Fewer than 60% of  college  students graduate in six years. Many of the rest never do earn  a bachelor’s degree. I’ve written about low graduation rates many times (see links below) and it’s always struck me as unfair that so many educators blame this tragedy solely on [...]

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Attending College Close to Home

on September 29, 2009 in College readiness, Evaluating Schools, Universities

When it comes to checking out colleges, I’m a big believer in casting a wide net. Look at big, small, public and private institutions. And check out schools that aren’t in your time zone. Most families don’t do this. The vast majority of students never look beyond the public universities in their own state and [...]

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What Are the Chances of Graduating In Four Years?

on September 1, 2009 in Evaluating Schools, Other, Universities

As I mentioned yesterday, most teenagers don’t know how to truly evaluate colleges and universities. Finding the right academic fit, however, is crucial, which is why this week I’m going to be sharing my favorite tools to research colleges. Today I’m focusing on CollegeResults.org. CollegeResults.org, which you’ll find on the Education Trust’s website, provides the [...]

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Want a Fat Paycheck? Attend these State Universities

on July 21, 2009 in Academic majors, California universities, Careers, Universities

What colleges and universities produce graduates who go on to earn the highest paychecks? It’s easy to answer that question if you consult the annual college salary survey that Pay Scale Inc., just released.  The list of schools that produce the graduates with the highest starting salaries is dominated by Ivy League institutions and other [...]

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Public Universities That Are Addicted to Out-of-State Students

on September 6, 2008 in College Costs, College rankings, Scholarships, Universities

I read a story in the Wall Street Journal yesterday about the flood of students from the Northeast who have been heading west to attend Indiana University. Among Indiana’s newest crop of freshmen, there are roughly 260 kids from the New York City area alone. With the snootiest schools on the East Coast continuing to [...]

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