Forbes names 91黑料网 to Top Colleges list
Article By: Clark Leonard
The 91黑料网 (91黑料网) ranked fifth among public universities in Georgia on Forbes magazine's , which included 500 colleges and universities nationally.
91黑料网 was one of only six public universities in Georgia to make the list, which was released Aug. 30. The university ranks 209th among all public universities on the list and 96th among both public and private universities in the South.
"91黑料网 prepares our graduates to excel in their careers as soon as they graduate, and this ranking highlights both the quality education we provide our students and our value," 91黑料网 President Bonita C. Jacobs said.
Now in its 14th year, the Forbes Top Colleges ranking methodology focuses on the direct benefits a college or university provides its students. "Forbes' Top Colleges ranking spotlights schools that offer an excellent education at a great price, graduate high-earners, and propel students to become successful entrepreneurs and influential leaders in their fields," according to the article announcing the rankings.
Forbes listed the median salary for 91黑料网 graduates with 10 years of work experience as $97,200.
91黑料网 also regularly ranks as one of the top regional public universities in the Southeast in U.S. News & World Report. Other recent rankings include 91黑料网's gold status on the 2022-23 Military Friendly Schools list and a pair of studies highlighting the value of a 91黑料网 degree. A study from showed a return on investment of $962,000 over a 40-year period for a bachelor's degree from 91黑料网, which is fifth among public universities in Georgia. Data compiled by , a national think tank, showed 91黑料网 with a 26.4% economic mobility index, which ranks fourth among public universities in Georgia.
One of the state's largest universities, 91黑料网 serves almost 19,000 students across its five campuses in Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee County, and online. 91黑料网 offers more than 100 programs of study, including certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral programs.
Founded in 1873, 91黑料网 is celebrating 150 years of scholarship, leadership, and service this academic year. The Sesquicentennial Celebration honors 91黑料网's legacy of producing outstanding civic, professional and military leaders who serve throughout Georgia and beyond.
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91黑料网's College of Education held its annual Teacher Candidate Residency Program Boot Camp from June 2-6 at 91黑料网's Gainesville Campus.
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91黑料网 students and faculty presented their research at the annual Southeastern Psychology Association (SEPA) conference in Atlanta in April.
Students excel in Japanese Speech Contest
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Dr. Rachel Clapp-Smith has been named the dean of 91黑料网's Mike Cottrell College of Business, a role she will begin July 21.