Do you think MHA rankings matter?

[MHA333]

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Hello all!

Since the MHA rankings by US News are based solely on "results of peer assessment surveys sent to deans, other administrators, and/or faculty", I was wondering what you all think about the MHA rankings. It seems to be relatively subjective to me. How big of a difference do you think there is between going to a top 5 program and going to a mid-ranked program (full tuition scholarship)?
The reason that I ask is because I am trying to decide where to go for Fall 2013 and want to make sure that I make the best possible decision.

All opinions are welcome!


**I would like to rephrase my title as "how much do you think MHA rankings matter?"

 

[daisies2]

Well, I think the rank matters, but not too much especially since it can always change. IMO the most important factors are: scholarships/cost, the job placement rate after graduation, the reputation of the program in the area it's located, and the opportunities provided to students (internships, faculty specialties, course offerings etc). Remember in the end, it's not always about whee u went to school, but its also about your networking, and skills. If I got a full scholarship to a mid ranking school I would take it in a heartbeat, over a top tier (given that I'm also impressed with the program's offerings).

 

[MHA333]

Well, I think the rank matters, but not too much especially since it can always change. IMO the most important factors are: scholarships/cost, the job placement rate after graduation, the reputation of the program in the area it's located, and the opportunities provided to students (internships, faculty specialties, course offerings etc). Remember in the end, it's not always about whee u went to school, but its also about your networking, and skills. If I got a full scholarship to a mid ranking school I would take it in a heartbeat, over a top tier (given that I'm also impressed with the program's offerings).

Thank you for your reply! I agree that networking and skills are usually always more important than where you go to school.. I tend to resonate with basically everything that you said. I went through this same situation for undergrad, so I guess I just have a hard time with the ambiguities involved in the whole ranking process.