UA is #596 IN US

[UAZipster0305]

http://www.forbes.com/lists/2010/94/best-c...tStudPop_4.html

http://www.forbes.com/lists/2010/94/best-c...l?partner=shine

[Zip_ME87]

http://www.forbes.com/lists/2010/94/best-c...tStudPop_4.html

http://www.forbes.com/lists/2010/94/best-c...l?partner=shine

Did you notice the graduation rate and what it is based on? ... Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2002 and completed their degree program within 4 years

Most engineering students take 5 years to complete their degrees because of Cooperative education, which is encouraged. Basing graduation rates on completing degrees in 4 years negatively skews the data.

[anonymous hippo]

Most engineering students take 5 years to complete their degrees because of Cooperative education, which is encouraged. Basing graduation rates on completing degrees in 4 years negatively skews the data.

Wow, good point.. I can't believe they base those numbers on completing a degree in 4 years. It is almost impossible in any major these days without summer courses

[ZachTheZip]

Most engineering students take 5 years to complete their degrees because of Cooperative education, which is encouraged. Basing graduation rates on completing degrees in 4 years negatively skews the data.

Wow, good point.. I can't believe they base those numbers on completing a degree in 4 years. It is almost impossible in any major these days without summer courses

By this measure, universities who focus heavily on "easy" degrees with no co-op opportunities will get ranked much higher.

[anonymous hippo]

And thus setting their graduates back, with little to no experience for a better chance at obtaining a desirable career.

[ksu sucks]

http://shine.yahoo.com/event/backtoschool/...lleges-2293942/

To our way of thinking, a good college is one that meets student needs. While other college rankings are based in large part on school reputation as evaluated by college administrators, we focus on factors that directly concern incoming students: Will my courses be interesting? Is it likely I will graduate in four years? Will I incur a ton of debt getting my degree? And once I get out of school, will I get a good job?

This is a refreshing dose of reality compared to Princeton Review. The top 20 consisted of more than the ivies and the nerdy nine. Not to mention, being the flagship university in your state didn't automatically put you in the top 50.

Whether they're in the top 10 or near the end of the list, all 610 schools in this ranking count among the best in the country: We review just 9% of the 6,600 accredited postsecondary institutions in the U.S., so appearing on our list at all is an indication that a school meets a high standard.

Right...I suppose...

[Kangaroo Craig]

We would be rated higher if they took into consideration mean incomes following graduation. Engineers make allot more coming out of college than many of the fine arts degrees.

[Zipsrifle]

We would be rated higher if they took into consideration mean incomes following graduation. Engineers make allot more coming out of college than many of the fine arts degrees.

I wouldn't consider income as a good measure or the quality of education either. I know some very smart, motivated people who could be making a hell of a lot more money than they do being an Engineer. Besides, I really don't put much into these polls. You get out of school what you put into school. Where I've worked so far, the Akron educated Engineers represent UofA very well.