Northwestern and UChicago Hold Top-10 Status as U.S. News Introduces Earnings by Major

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Northwestern and the University of Chicago remain in the top ten of U.S. News’ annual college rankings (tied for 9th), but both slide after the publication added a new 'Earnings by Major' metric to emphasize post‑graduation income. The revamped criteria have shifted about 20% of schools, with UIUC rising to a tie for 34th, IIT dropping to 121 (tying Loyola Chicago), and Loyola Chicago climbing 11 spots.
Topics:nation#college-rankings-methodology#earnings-by-major#education#northwestern-university#university-of-chicago#us-news-rankings
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