Scranton received consistent recognition for its economic value in 2015, particularly for the impact the University has on the earnings of its graduates. For example, The Economist compiled its first-ever ranking of this kind, putting Scranton at No. 22 in the nation. Following the premise that a “good student” would do well at any college, the magazine used regression analysis to measure the effect of an array of variables to determine the actual impact the college has on the earnings of a graduate.
According to the magazine, “the economic value of a university is equal to the gap between how much money its graduates earn, and how much they might have made had they studied elsewhere.”
In a similar analysis, Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program, published in October, ranked Scranton among the top 100 colleges in the nation for the increase in annual earnings it contributes to its graduates at 10 years after enrollment.
PayScale, an online compensation information company, also reported such “outcomes.” In their most recent Salary Report, Scranton is in the top 17 percent of universities listed by the median salaries of alumni.
Read more about the value of a Scranton education here.
Recent Accolades for The University of Scranton
Among the 50 Fittest Colleges in America — Active Times
Among Top in Nation for ‘Value-added’ Contribution to Earnings of Graduates — BROOKINGS
Among the Top Universities Listed by Median Salaries — PayScale
Among Nation’s Best Dining and Residence Halls — Business Insider
Among Schools ‘Contributing to Public Good’ — Washington Monthly
To see all the University’s accolades, visit scranton.edu/pointsofpride.