A new ranking names Missouri S&T a hidden gem

A promising new college ranking system that the Brookings Institution rolled out this week measures how well alumni perform in three economic measures: mid-career earnings, student loan repayment and what the think tank calls occupational earnings power, which is a fascinating indicator that relies on LinkedIn’s massive database.college superstars.

The Brookings methodology generated lists that include traditional rankings darlings like Cal Tech and MIT, but it also uncovered hidden gems, including the Missouri University of Science and Technology.

[CBS News]