Hey there, as an aspiring academic, I'm interested in knowing which colleges have the highest rate of students going on to pursue doctorates or further higher education. Can anyone point me in the right direction to find this information?
Sure, I can help with that. It's important to note that some institutions have a high rate of graduates pursuing doctorates because they're aimed at preparing students for academia.
Ivy League schools, such as Yale, Harvard, and Princeton, for example, have a high percentage of students who go on to complete doctoral studies. Among liberal arts colleges, Swarthmore, Reed, and Carleton traditionally have a significant number of graduates going on to earn doctorates.
You might be interested in checking out the National Science Foundation's Survey of Earned Doctorates, which provides snapshots of where doctoral recipients earned their bachelor's degrees.
Also, remember that while these statistics may be helpful, it doesn't mean schools with a lower percentage of graduates earning doctorates are not suitable for an academic career. Many factors can contribute to a successful academic career - faculty mentoring, research opportunities, academic rigor, and more. It's important to consider these factors as well as the percentages.
Lastly, remember to also consider how a college "fits" you in other ways, such as campus culture, location, and financial considerations. The path to a doctorate is a long one, and having a solid undergraduate experience can lay a good foundation.
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