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Breakdown of “Education Quality” at UMC
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By Gender
MaleB+
FemaleB
 
By Major
AccountingC-
Aerospace EngineeringA-
Agriculture/HorticultureB-
Animal StudiesB
AnthropologyC-
ArchitectureB-
BiologyB+
Business - Management and AdministrationA-
Chemical EngineeringA
ChemistryB-
Civil EngineeringA-
CommunicationsB+
Computer EngineeringB+
Computer ScienceB+
CriminalB+
Cultures/CivilizationD+
EconomicsB-
EducationA
Electrical EngineeringA-
Engineering DepartmentA
EnglishB
FinanceA-
History/Histories (art history/etc.)B+
JournalismB
KinesiologyD
Language - French/Spanish/etc.C
MathA+
Mechanical EngineeringB+
Natural ResourcesA-
Neuroscience/Cognitive ScienceA+
NutritionD-
OtherC+
PhysicsB+
Political ScienceA-
PreLaw and LegalB-
PreMed and MedicalA-
PsychologyB+
Social WorkA-
SociologyA-
UndecidedC+
 

Against similar schools
Education Quality compared with similar schools in class.

University of Maryland College Park
 B
Average of All Schools
 B
Average of schools in class
 B+

Harvard University
 B+
Cornell University
 A-
University of Delaware
 B+
New York University
 B+
Princeton University
 B+
Yale University
 A-
University of Connecticut
 B+
F
A+

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 ...”
 
“... Source: US Department of Education Criminal Offenses - On-campus 2003 a ...”
 
“... 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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