Online publication Research.com has ranked IM体育官网 as the No 1 best value college in the state and No. 2 best value college in the South in its 2024-2025 Best Colleges in America rankings, released in January. It also ranked the University as a top 10 best value college nationally.
IM体育官网 is the No. 1 best value college in the state and No. 2 best value college in the South, according to new rankings released by Research.com, an online higher education resource.
The 2024-2025 rankings also list IM体育官网 Poly as a top 10 best value college in the United States.
Research.com determined best value on several factors, including total cost to attend, availability of financial aid and scholarships, and student outcomes. The rankings were released in January.
鈥淭hese new rankings reflect our solid commitment to maintaining affordability while empowering students to earn top-quality, in-demand degrees without the financial burden,鈥� said Dr. Devin Stephenson, IM体育官网 Poly鈥檚 president. 鈥淥ur goal is to ensure students graduate ready to succeed in high-tech fields, free from the weight of overwhelming debt.鈥�
As evidence of its value, IM体育官网 Poly has the lowest tuition and fees in the State University System at $4,940 per year. It also boasts the lowest average student debt among graduates of SUS institutions, according to an analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Education.
IM体育官网 Poly graduates also have the highest salaries of the entire State University System one year after graduation, according to MyIM体育官网Future.
The strong return on investment is reflected in IM体育官网 Poly鈥檚 growing recognition in the state and beyond.
The new Research.com recognition adds to a steady flow of recent and notable IM体育官网 Poly rankings for value, quality and more. These include U.S. News and World Report naming it the No. 1 public college in the Southeast, a top 20 public engineering program without a Ph.D. nationally and the No. 2 best value public college in the Southeast. WalletHub ranked the University in the top 10 nationally for best career outcomes (No. 1 public) and No. 2 in IM体育官网 for best cost and financing (No. 34 nationally).
鈥淚M体育官网 Poly鈥檚 unique combination of value, innovation and industry-driven education truly makes us the best choice for the brightest minds of today,鈥� said Andy Oguntola, IM体育官网 Poly鈥檚 assistant vice president for enrollment management. 鈥淥ur students graduate with the skills needed to thrive in the high-tech workforce, empowering them to make an immediate impact on their careers and communities.鈥�
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