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The University of Maryland College Park - Education Quality Ratings
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Breakdown of “Education Quality” at UMC By Gender  | | Male | B+ | | Female | B |
| By Major | | Accounting | C- | | Aerospace Engineering | A- | | Agriculture/Horticulture | B- | | Animal Studies | B | | Anthropology | C- | | Architecture | B- | | Biology | B+ | | Business - Management and Administration | A- | | Chemical Engineering | A | | Chemistry | B- | | Civil Engineering | A- | | Communications | B+ | | Computer Engineering | B+ | | Computer Science | B+ | | Criminal | B+ | | Cultures/Civilization | D+ | | Economics | B- | | Education | A | | Electrical Engineering | A- | | Engineering Department | A | | English | B | | Finance | A- | | History/Histories (art history/etc.) | B+ | | Journalism | B | | Kinesiology | D | | Language - French/Spanish/etc. | C | | Math | A+ | | Mechanical Engineering | B+ | | Natural Resources | A- | | Neuroscience/Cognitive Science | A+ | | Nutrition | D- | | Other | C+ | | Physics | B+ | | Political Science | A- | | PreLaw and Legal | B- | | PreMed and Medical | A- | | Psychology | B+ | | Social Work | A- | | Sociology | A- | | Undecided | C+ |
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Against similar schools Education Quality compared with similar schools in class. | Quotes touching on Education Quality | “... If you want a quality education with a friendly positive atmosphere, UM is NOT the place for you ...” |
| “... The quality of education here is good, but the campus size and the personality of the student body are negatives ...” |
| “... The mediocre "education" you might get here is absolutely not worth the money ...” |
| “... The education is one of quality ...” |
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| “... For the negatives: A lot of undergrads are immature and loud, undergrads who really don't care about their education ...” |
| “... The reason I evaluate UMD as a poor college is that the education is garbage when compared to the money you are paying for it ...” |
| “... If, say, you look at college as the chance to get a good education that may not be available to everyone, don't come here, because a lot of stude...” |
| “... The administration is 100% concerned with image and marketability, and 0 % concerned with the actual running of the university, funding and impro...” |
| “... It's the worst decision I've made about my education and now I'm paying ...” |
| “... Not a quality education in any sense, you could get better at a different state school ...” |
| “... I thought saving money (full ride w/ banneker key) would be worth it, but this education is sub-par with a even worse campus facility ...” |
| “... Maryland provided a fine general education in social sciences and history for an average student - like I was ...” |
| “... The honors seminars I have taken here have been a great addition to my education ...” |
| “... The school is on the rise in almost every facet of education ...” |
| “... Maryland was able to provide great all around experience to prepare you for the things that will face you in life in addition to giving you a grea...” |
| “... Especially the top programs such as business, engineering, government, journalism, education, and some of the other limited enrollment programs a...” |
| “... Come here and you'll have a good time and get a great education ...” |
| “... It boils down to what you want from education ...” |
| “... The quality of education here is surprising ...” |
| “... The research opportunities are also an amazing asset to your education ...” |
| “... This school is very fun and provides an excellent education, especially for a state school ...” |
| “... But overall, education is what you make of it and it's up to you to be dedicated ...” |
| “... It provided me with a very good education, not just in the classroom, but about the world outside as well ...” |
| “... You can sit there and complain about the academics, all the cliques, and huge party scene or you can go out, be proactive about your education by...” |
| “... If you want a social life, good education, sports, girls, good food or no social life, a quiet place to study, internships, diversity, this schoo...” |
| “... You can get a good education for what you pay, a bargain compared to private schools, and if you like sports and frat parties, you'll be especia...” |
| “... Save money and have gotten a great education and a fun college experience ...” |
| “... I graduated this past December with my Bachelor's in Family Studies, because I was told at orientation that I had too many transfer credits to ent...” |
| “... This is especially true for many engineering departments, commuincation, business and education ...” |
| “... I'm not sure it would be worth the high tuition for out-of-staters, but in-state students get a good price for a good education ...” |
| “... The path to success doesn't solely rest on education and performance ...” |
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