Category Archives: Top Colleges

Top Computer Science Programs

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Laura Horwitz | 1 Comment

Now that you decided to pursue a degree in one of the hottest majors of this decade – computer science – you just need to figure out where to go to school. Easy, right? Okay, maybe not easy, but we’ll do our best to help by telling you more about your options.

When choosing your computer science program, it’s essential to look at more than just rankings. You also want to seek out programs that give undergraduates access to their cutting edge research and technology, the chance to do hands-on projects and the ability to work across disciplines.

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Posted in Focus on Majors, Top Colleges

Tagged Admissions, Bachelors Degree, Careers, Carnegie Melon University, College Applications, College Planning, Computer Science, Cornell, Focus on Computer Science, Focus on Majors, Graduate School, Harvey Mudd College, High School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Planning for College, Stanford University, Technology, Top Colleges, United States Military Academy, University of California at Berkeley

Top Undergraduate Teaching and Secondary Education Programs

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Matt Shirley | 2 Comments

The best undergraduate teaching and secondary education programs seek to produce educators and educational researchers who want to have a positive impact on future students and the surrounding communities. In other words, the best programs produce the best teachers. And in turn, those teachers go on to have an extraordinary impact on the students they teach.

The following universities boast award-winning education departments that are nationally-known for producing excellent educational researchers and top-notch teachers.

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Tagged Bemidji State University, Brown University, Dartmouth, Education, Education Schools, Florida State University, Focus on Education, Focus on Majors, Miami University - Oxford, Teaching, Top Colleges

Top Undergraduate Early Education and Elementary Degree Programs

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Matt Shirley | 3 Comments

Early education and elementary programs prepare students to positively impact the lives and educations of pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students.

The following colleges are nationally acclaimed universities that specialize in rigorous, clinically-based curricula, designed to certify graduates and prepare all students for lives as successful teachers.

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Tagged Early Education, Education, Education Degrees, Elementary, Focus on Education, Focus on Majors, Top Colleges, undergraduate, University of Georgia, University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign, University of Michigan, University of Texas - Austin, University of Washington

Top Business Schools for MBA Students

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Andy Neuenschwander | 3 Comments

Many students who choose to major in business go on to earn a Masters Degree in Business Administration - an MBA. If you plan to move up the ranks in the business world or be a successful entrepreneur, the tools that an MBA education offers can help you immensely.

Choosing the best program, though, is an essential step. Here are the schools with the best MBA programs, as determined by a composite of national rankings, popularity on our site, career placement, starting salary, enrollment and academics. Continue reading →

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Posted in Focus on Majors, Graduate School, Top Colleges

Tagged Booth School of Business, Business School, Columbia Business School, Columbia University, Focus on Business, Focus on Majors, Graduate School, Harvard Business School, Harvard University, Masters Degree, MBA, Stanford University, Top Colleges, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business

Top Business Schools for Undergrads

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Andy Neuenschwander | 7 Comments

There’s a lot to learn in business, so the more time you can take in school to pursue electives and broaden your business knowledge, the better.

Last week, we shared our picks for top community colleges for business students. If you’re thinking about getting a four-year degree, you’ll need to find the best of the best undergrad business schools.

With a different degree level comes different criteria for what makes a good school. These are the top undergrad business schools, based on enrollment, academics, popular rankings, career placement, starting salary and popularity on our site.

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Tagged Business School, College Life, Focus on Business, Focus on Majors, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Special Features, Top Colleges, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina - Chappel Hill, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia

Top Community Colleges for Business Students

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Andy Neuenschwander | 4 Comments

A community college business program might be the best option for you, if you are pursuing an associates degree or certificate while working a job. It’s also an excellent option if you are considering a career change or just want to get out into the workforce quickly and without a lot of loan debt.