Methodology

At LearnHowToBecome.org (LHTB) we offer guides for every step of the education and career process. One of the most momentous steps in an education is choosing a degree program. That's why we offer college and university rankings.

Rankings simplify the process of finding a good program for your goals. But where the rankings come from is important too - that's why we believe in transparency in our ranking process. We evaluate schools using data gathered from trusted sources, then form the rankings using weighted scoring based on values like program quality and career opportunity.

Undergraduate Programs

Students seeking an undergraduate program such as an associate's or bachelor's degree can expect a data-focused evaluation of schools in our rankings. We take into account school statistics like acceptance and graduation rates to find the best quality schools and programs.

Career Opportunity 50%

• Earnings-to-Price Return
• Median 10-Year Earnings

Program Quality 50%

• Retention Rate
• Graduation Rate
• Acceptance Rate
• Student-to-Faculty Ratio

Graduate Programs

Prospective graduate students can trust our graduate school rankings to prioritize them. A school with high quality undergraduate programs doesn't always have the same diversity of options and support for graduate programs. That's why we consider commitment to graduate education one of the most important factors in our graduate rankings.

Career Opportunity 50%

• Earnings to Price Return
• Median 10-Year Earnings

Commitment to Graduate Education 50%

• Ratio of Total Number of Master's Programs to Total Number of Programs
• Proportion Graduate Students to Total Student Population