Worst colleges in US

[Anonymous]

The thread on graduating from schools with low grad rates spurred me to think more about why some colleges have very low graduation rates.

Any thoughts or better rankings for this? I have one from DegreeChoices which is more empirically sound than this one, but this one raised some good points to consider such as prevalence of law suits against universities.


50 worst colleges in America
https://shebudgets.com/news/worst-colleges/

SheBudgets ranks Colleges based on their graduation rate, quality of education, the school’s reputation, cost, and the percentage of graduates who find jobs. Obviously, this ranking is not scientific but interesting nonetheless.

Many deserve to be on list with low graduation rates around 20% or less, high tuition, poor management, and poor job prospects afterwards

However not sure all the colleges on its list deserve to be there:
Marquette 84% grad rate but claims of high crime
RPI in NY 61% grad rate but claims of students free speech quashed
University of DC 18% grad rate and tired facilities
Georgetown in DC 45 % grad rate but claims free speech quashed

[Anonymous]

A more consistent ranking for worst US colleges was prepared by Degree Choices and relied on government data.

These are the 42 worst colleges in America 2023

Degree Choices measured college economic performance and graduation rates to create its list of the worst universities. They claim
* Outrageously low earnings after graduation
* Alumni who are in debt for most of their lives
* Disturbingly low graduation rates
University name Economic score
1. Berklee College of Music 20.9
2. Alabama State University 14.4
3. Florida National University 14.0
4. Clark Atlanta University 13.2
5. Herzing University, Madison 12.1
6. Grambling State University 11.9
7. Keiser University, Ft Lauderdale 11.9
8. Academy of Art University 11.8
9. Benedict College 11.1
10. Claflin University 10.3
11. Central State University 10.1
12. New England College 10.1
13. Savannah College of Art and Design 9.7
14. Sullivan University 9.7
15. South Carolina State University 9.6
16. Tuskegee University 9.5
17. Texas Southern University 9.4
18. School of Visual Arts 9.3
19. Bethune-Cookman University 9.0
20. ECPI University 8.8
21. Alcorn State University 8.

[Anonymous]

So many of these colleges are "where Black people go" so I'm guessing it's veiled racism

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So many of these colleges are "where Black people go" so I'm guessing it's veiled racism

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A more consistent ranking for worst US colleges was prepared by Degree Choices and relied on government data.

These are the 42 worst colleges in America 2023

Degree Choices measured college economic performance and graduation rates to create its list of the worst universities. They claim
* Outrageously low earnings after graduation
* Alumni who are in debt for most of their lives
* Disturbingly low graduation rates
University name Economic score
1. Berklee College of Music 20.9
2. Alabama State University 14.4
3. Florida National University 14.0
4. Clark Atlanta University 13.2
5. Herzing University, Madison 12.1
6. Grambling State University 11.9
7. Keiser University, Ft Lauderdale 11.9
8. Academy of Art University 11.8
9. Benedict College 11.1
10. Claflin University 10.3
11. Central State University 10.1
12. New England College 10.1
13. Savannah College of Art and Design 9.7
14. Sullivan University 9.7
15. South Carolina State University 9.6
16. Tuskegee University 9.5
17. Texas Southern University 9.4
18. School of Visual Arts 9.3
19. Bethune-Cookman University 9.0
20. ECPI University 8.8
21. Alcorn State University 8.

No Wake?

[Anonymous]

Where is Trump University on the list?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So many of these colleges are "where Black people go" so I'm guessing it's veiled racism

So since it is a black college, you ignore the low score metrics?
That's racism.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where is Trump University on the list?

OP - isn’t it already out of business due to fraud charges or whatever the reason for being fined was?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So many of these colleges are "where Black people go" so I'm guessing it's veiled racism

Which ones of these colleges are known for being dominated by black people?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
The thread on graduating from schools with low grad rates spurred me to think more about why some colleges have very low graduation rates.

Any thoughts or better rankings for this? I have one from DegreeChoices which is more empirically sound than this one, but this one raised some good points to consider such as prevalence of law suits against universities.


50 worst colleges in America
https://shebudgets.com/news/worst-colleges/

SheBudgets ranks Colleges based on their graduation rate, quality of education, the school’s reputation, cost, and the percentage of graduates who find jobs. Obviously, this ranking is not scientific but interesting nonetheless.

Many deserve to be on list with low graduation rates around 20% or less, high tuition, poor management, and poor job prospects afterwards

However not sure all the colleges on its list deserve to be there:
Marquette 84% grad rate but claims of high crime
RPI in NY 61% grad rate but claims of students free speech quashed
University of DC 18% grad rate and tired facilities
Georgetown in DC 45 % grad rate but claims free speech quashed

Does Georgetown really have only a 45% grad rate? That seems implausible given its stature especially in medicine and law studies … a lot of students do complain about the accommodations being subpar though …

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A more consistent ranking for worst US colleges was prepared by Degree Choices and relied on government data.

These are the 42 worst colleges in America 2023

Degree Choices measured college economic performance and graduation rates to create its list of the worst universities. They claim
* Outrageously low earnings after graduation
* Alumni who are in debt for most of their lives
* Disturbingly low graduation rates
University name Economic score
1. Berklee College of Music 20.9
2. Alabama State University 14.4
3. Florida National University 14.0
4. Clark Atlanta University 13.2
5. Herzing University, Madison 12.1
6. Grambling State University 11.9
7. Keiser University, Ft Lauderdale 11.9
8. Academy of Art University 11.8
9. Benedict College 11.1
10. Claflin University 10.3
11. Central State University 10.1
12. New England College 10.1
13. Savannah College of Art and Design 9.7
14. Sullivan University 9.7
15. South Carolina State University 9.6
16. Tuskegee University 9.5
17. Texas Southern University 9.4
18. School of Visual Arts 9.3
19. Bethune-Cookman University 9.0
20. ECPI University 8.8
21. Alcorn State University 8.

No Wake?

or Northeastern?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
The thread on graduating from schools with low grad rates spurred me to think more about why some colleges have very low graduation rates.

Any thoughts or better rankings for this? I have one from DegreeChoices which is more empirically sound than this one, but this one raised some good points to consider such as prevalence of law suits against universities.


50 worst colleges in America
https://shebudgets.com/news/worst-colleges/

SheBudgets ranks Colleges based on their graduation rate, quality of education, the school’s reputation, cost, and the percentage of graduates who find jobs. Obviously, this ranking is not scientific but interesting nonetheless.

Many deserve to be on list with low graduation rates around 20% or less, high tuition, poor management, and poor job prospects afterwards

However not sure all the colleges on its list deserve to be there:
Marquette 84% grad rate but claims of high crime
RPI in NY 61% grad rate but claims of students free speech quashed
University of DC 18% grad rate and tired facilities
Georgetown in DC 45 % grad rate but claims free speech quashed

Does Georgetown really have only a 45% grad rate? That seems implausible given its stature especially in medicine and law studies … a lot of students do complain about the accommodations being subpar though …

The first rankings are wack. I just checked Georgetown and it’s graduation rate is roughly 95%, and students post median earnings of roughly $102,000 a decade after they enrolled.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So many of these colleges are "where Black people go" so I'm guessing it's veiled racism

Which ones of these colleges are known for being dominated by black people?

2. Alabama State University 14.4
4. Clark Atlanta University 13.2
6. Grambling State
11. Central State University 10.1
15. South Carolina State University 9.6
16. Tuskegee University 9.5
17. Texas Southern University 9.4
19. Bethune-Cookman University 9.0
21. Alcorn State University 8.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So many of these colleges are "where Black people go" so I'm guessing it's veiled racism

+1

And there are several well respected fine arts schools, like Berkelee and SCAD. Spoiler alert: colleges that educate engineers vs exclusively artists/ musicians should not be judged by the same standards.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
The thread on graduating from schools with low grad rates spurred me to think more about why some colleges have very low graduation rates.

Any thoughts or better rankings for this? I have one from DegreeChoices which is more empirically sound than this one, but this one raised some good points to consider such as prevalence of law suits against universities.


50 worst colleges in America
https://shebudgets.com/news/worst-colleges/

SheBudgets ranks Colleges based on their graduation rate, quality of education, the school’s reputation, cost, and the percentage of graduates who find jobs. Obviously, this ranking is not scientific but interesting nonetheless.

Many deserve to be on list with low graduation rates around 20% or less, high tuition, poor management, and poor job prospects afterwards

However not sure all the colleges on its list deserve to be there:
Marquette 84% grad rate but claims of high crime
RPI in NY 61% grad rate but claims of students free speech quashed
University of DC 18% grad rate and tired facilities
Georgetown in DC 45 % grad rate but claims free speech quashed

Does Georgetown really have only a 45% grad rate? That seems implausible given its stature especially in medicine and law studies … a lot of students do complain about the accommodations being subpar though …

95% makes more sense but I wished people believe GU is 50 worst so it's easier for my kid with fewer competition.