Best Graduate Schools 2017 Paperback - 2016

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Whether you are considering an MBA, a law degree, a master's, or a Ph.D., this must-have guide to more than 1,900 graduate programs can help you find the best one for you -- and the money to pay the bills. Explore U.S. News' latest exclusive rankings of programs in business, law, engineering, education, medicine and nursing, based on an exhaustive analysis of such factors as the competitiveness of the student body, faculty quality, depth of research, and expert opinions about program excellence. Also featured: top choices in the sciences, social sciences and humanities, the allied health professions, fine arts, and public affairs. Plus you'll find the best online master's programs in business, computer information technology, criminal justice, education, engineering, and nursing. In addition, a comprehensive directory of business, education, engineering, law, medical and nursing schools provides such vital information as admissions and financial aid contacts, application deadlines, cost of attendance, acceptance rates, and more. A look inside the Grad Guide: - Will grad school offer sufficient return on your investment? - How to finance a graduate degree - MBA programs go global - How engineering schools are attracting women and minorities - Law schools get serious about hands-on practice - 7 great paths for educators beyond teaching - How liberal arts grads can get into the booming health care field U.S. News & World Report is a multimedia news and information company that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. For over 30 years, U.S. News' annual "Best" publications have been the definitive consumer guides to higher education in the United States. As The Washington Post noted, "You can't pass up the granddaddy of college rankings." LIFE'S DECISIONS MADE HERE www.usnews.com