A behind-the-scenes look at how Forbes picks the best 500 colleges out of thousands considered each year. We focus on academic, financial and career outcomes.

College ranking systems like Washington Monthly and Forbes increasingly emphasize students' educational ROI & career achievements rather than college wealth & prestige.

California schools also took the top three slots on the publication's list of the best public universities in the nation. UC Berkeley came first, followed by UCLA and UC San Diego.

Forbes magazine has released its annual list of America’s Top Colleges, highlighting 500 U.S. schools that produce graduates from all economic backgrounds with high income potential and low student ...

UF also made Forbes' top 25 for the best return on investment — "high earnings potential for a relatively low price" — twice.

For another year in a row, three Indiana universities have claimed a Top 100 spot in Forbes' List of America's top colleges. Out of the three universities, the Notre Dame leads the pack of Hoosier ...

These 25 public schools, eight in California, give the private elites a run for their money. Their students have strong ...

These small schools offer top academics, plus greater access to faculty and more protection from federal funding cuts, than at big research universities.

Ten colleges and universities in Tennessee landed on this year's list of "America's Best Colleges" from Forbes.

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Nearly 10 CUNY schools topped Forbes’ list of the Top 25 colleges that turn education into success. All schools on the list were part of the Forbes 2026 Top 500 Colleges rankings.

Forbes has named Luther College to its list of “ 25 Private Schools with Generous Financial Aid ,” part of Forbes’ annual top colleges ranking.