Download This PaperThe Relationship between University Ranks and Outcomes Measurement
College Teaching Methods & Styles Journal, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 1-10, 2nd Quarter 2007
9 Pages Posted: 27 Aug 2009 Last revised: 10 May 2011
Date Written: 2007
Abstract
This paper examines the relationship between university ranks and outcome measurements. Many students select the university that they will attend based on these rankings In this paper the rankings conducted by two studies are examined. U.S. News and World Report rankings are based upon measures of the quality of input, retention while in school and other measures. A new group of rankings are based on the output performance of universities. Jalbert, Rao and Jalbert (2002) rank schools based on the extent to which the school places its graduates in top CEO positions and the salary that they receive when in these positions. In an optimal world, input rankings should correspond with output rankings. This paper examines the extent to which these rankings track each other and the sensitivity of rankings to changes in methodology utilized.
Keywords: University Rankings, Outcome Measurement, Assessment
JEL Classification: I21
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