Selecting a Graduate Program
- Academic Ranking of World UniversitiesThe Center for World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CWCU) "endeavors to build databases of major research universities in the world and clearinghouse of literature on world-class universities, and provide consultation for governments and universities."
- Assessment of Research Doctorate Programs"The National Research Council released A Data-Based Assessment of Research-Doctorate Programs on September 28, 2010. The report consists of a descriptive volume, and a comprehensive data table in Excel containing data on characteristics and ranges of rankings for over 5000 programs in 62 fields at 212 institutions."
- Best Graduate SchoolsRanked by US News & World Report
- GradSchools.comDirectory of graduate programs that can be narrowed by subject, program format, program level, and location.
- Graduate and Research Programs Ranking SitesAnnotated list compiled by the University of Illinois Education & Social Science Library, provides description and methodology used by each ranking site.
- Peterson'sProvides a wealth of information. Includes a step-by-step timeline in applying for graduate programs, and more.
Peterson's Graduate & Professional Programs
Peterson's Graduate and Professional ProgramsCall Number: Reference L901.P46 (6 volumes)Publication Date: 2011A 6-volume set providing comparable information about each graduate program. Book 1. An overview -- book 2. The humanities, arts, and social sciences -- book 3. Biological sciences -- book 4. The physical sciences, mathematics, agricultural sciences, the environment & natural resources -- book 5. Engineering & applied sciences -- book 6. Business, education, health, information studies, law & social work.
Graduate Program Application Tracker
- Graduate Program Application TrackerSpreadsheet for tracking graduate program application deadlines and other material needed for the application process.