Career Exploration & Research

The 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."

"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."

Ranked by US News & World Report

Directory of graduate programs that can be narrowed by subject, program format, program level, and location.

Annotated list compiled by the University of Illinois Education & Social Science Library, provides description and methodology used by each ranking site.

Provides a wealth of information. Includes a step-by-step timeline in applying for graduate programs, and more.