Instant Alert: The 50 most underrated colleges in America

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   The 50 most underrated colleges in America by Tanza Loudenback, Emmie Martin and Andy Kiersz on Oct 30, 2015, 1:41 PM Advertisement We often hear about the best colleges in the US, but there are dozens more outstanding schools that don't always get the recognition they deserve. To discover the most underrated colleges in America, we compared U.S. News' rankings of the best universities and the best liberal arts colleges in the country with PayScale's 2015-2016 College Salary Report, which ranked more than 1,000 colleges and universities based on their graduates' mid-career salaries. We considered two factors: reputation and future earnings, specifically looking for schools that had relatively low rankings on the U.S. News list but high mid-career salaries. You can read the full methodology here. Pace University topped the list, with Missouri University of Science and Technology and New Jersey Institute of Technology rounding out the top three.  Scroll down to learn more about the 50 most underrated colleges in America. Additional reporting by Melissa Stanger.  SEE ALSO: The 50 best colleges in America DON'T MISS: The 24 best liberal arts colleges in America 50. University of Dayton Location: Dayton, Ohio Median mid-career salary: $88,700 The Catholic institution located in Dayton, Ohio encourages its nearly 9,000 students to actively practice their faith through liturgies, spiritual retreats, and special programs such as PORCH (People of Respect, Compassion, and Hope). UD's website says it is also committed to making the school "greener, more global, and more diverse."  49. Oklahoma State University Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Median mid-career salary: $86,700 The Stillwater campus is the flagship of the Oklahoma State University System, and the school is in the top 25% of universities by return on investment. While athletes and sports enthusiasts flock to OSU for its championship-winning teams, the school is also a prominent research university and offers 200 undergraduate majors through its six colleges.  48. University of St. Thomas Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Median mid-career salary: $91,300 There are plenty of opportunities available on St. Thomas' main campus in St. Paul, Minnesota, where students take advantage of the school's 90 undergraduate degrees or work toward a self-designed specialty degree. St. Thomas encourages students to get off campus too — the school offers 150 study abroad programs in 50 countries.  See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011