Oh, how the mighty have fallen. After a four-year reign atop our annual list of the Best Colleges in America, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) slipped to second place.
For the first time in years, Stanford University took the top spot on our list. In fact, schools with strong tech and engineering programs reigned over our list, with Caltech rounding out the top 3 schools.For our sixth annual ranking of the Best Colleges In America, we surveyed over 1,500 people who said they had hiring experience in a variety of fields, from finance to tech. Respondents rated top colleges across the country based on how well they prepare students for success.
University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
Illinois – Urbana-Champaign scored a 2.95 out of 5 on Business Insider's rating.
Tuition and fees: $30,362
Situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, University of Illinois debuts on this ranking at No. 50. The flagship U of I institution is home to one of the largest public university collections in the world, with more than 10.5 million volumes across 37 departmental libraries. The school ranked high on our list of party schools worth the money.
Colgate University
Colgate scored a 2.96 out of 5 on Business Insider's rating.
Tuition and fees: $50,485
Colgate may cost a lot to attend, but evidence shows that it’s worth the investment, with graduates making an average mid-career salary of $126,600. And for those who can’t afford the cost of tuition, the Central New York college accommodates 100% of admitted students who demonstrated financial need.
Boston University
BU scored a 2.98 out of 5 on Business Insider's rating.
Tuition and fees: $48,984
BU "is no small operation," with more than 33,000 undergrad and graduate students and 10,000 faculty and staff. With over $375 million in research funding last year, each member of the community has a chance to grow and incite change.
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Wisconsin – Madison scored a 3 out of 5 on Business Insider's rating.
Tuition and fees: $27,228
U Wisconsin is ranked No. 13 on U.S. News’ list of the best public schools in America. The Madison, Wisconsin, college has a strong economics program and has been rated one of the top entrepreneurial colleges by the Princeton Review.
University of Southern California
USC scored a 3.01 out of 5 on Business Insider's rating.
Tuition and fees: $50,847
USC is widely considered to be one of the best schools for entrepreneurs. Entrepreneur magazine ranked the L.A. college as the third-best school for entrepreneurship in the U.S., and over 94% of faculty members are entrepreneurs themselves. One survey participant commented, "USC produces the most driven people I have ever seen.
. Cooper Union
Cooper Union scored a 3.02 out of 5 on Business Insider's rating.
Tuition and fees: $41,220
Cooper Union is no stranger to "best" lists. The New York City-based school ranked sixth in the nation among undergraduate engineering colleges according to U.S. News and World Report, and appeared on Business Week's round-up of the best design schools for creative talent in the country.
Lehigh University
Lehigh scored a 3.03 out of 5 on Business Insider's rating.
Tuition and fees: $46,955
Lehigh may be considered a party school, but that doesn’t mean that its students and alumni are messing around. The Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, school took the top spot on our list of the top 10 party schools worth your money, with a mind-boggling Return On Investment of $526,900.
"Lehigh University has one of the best ROI and starting salaries of any of these schools," said one survey taker from the class of 2012.
Washington University in St. Louis
Wash U in St. Louis scored a 3.07 out of 5 on Business Insider's rating.
Tuition and fees: $46,157
Wash U students are true go-getters. Three out of four students pursue multiple majors or minors, with more than 40% expanding their horizons by studying abroad.
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