Top 10 Colleges Ranked for Opportunities

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The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), from a survey of college students, found that several smaller private colleges and universities rank exceptionally well regarding career and learning opportunities. Rose Hulman Institute of Technology, The Master’s University, California Baptist University, Florida Institute of Technology, and Samford University are among the top ten ranked schools. Students rate them high for learning facilities and career-related opportunities that lead to jobs and other academic opportunities. Overall, students were impressed with the cross-department learning opportunities, career-focused learning, and return on investment.

Part of the reason for their high marks is their smaller class sizes and focused attention on each student. They also focus on student career outcomes and customer service.

Recommendation:

I recommend a liberal arts education (a.k.a, a mastery of the great books), but this must be gained over a lifetime. I also recommend writing a life plan and ensuring college is necessary for achieving one’s goals. Goals could include personal growth, and college can be a spiritually, intellectually, and socially enriching experience. So, if a family decides that a college education is best, it pays to find one with a track record of equipping students with marketable skills, career opportunities, and character.

The WSJ highly rates The Master’s University in California for character development. That is not something to take lightly. Winston Churchill famously said, “Character is destiny.”

You can learn more by clicking the following links.

https://www.jmacarthurtrust.org/people/wsj
https://www.masters.edu