Tusculum named Best Value School

Tusculum has been named to the 2017 Best Value School List. With more than 8,000 colleges, universities and career schools in the United States, Tusculum is honored to be one of the few to make the list.

The Best Value School award is not based on a ranking system. There is no certain order of schools on the list. The objective of this award program is to honor the often overlooked schools—those small- to medium-sized colleges, universities and career schools that are struggling to attract the attention of potential students, but are affordable and loved by the majority of their students.

Schools honored with the Best Value School Award belong to an elite “club” of high quality, affordable higher learning institutions. Each Best Value School has been selected because it meets criteria important to postsecondary students of all ages. While each individual’s criteria may vary, all have basic requirements which include: a place where they fit it; where they find appropriate, top-notch academic programs and where the costs to attend are reasonable and financial aid is available.

Each Best Value School Award recipient has been subjected to a difficult process conducted by the higher education experts at University Research & Review and has met many strict requirements.

“There are so many considerations when choosing a college home,’ said Dr. Paul Pinckley, vice president of enrollment management and marketing at Tusculum. “Considering value is a critical component. When you choose Tusculum College, it is an investment you make in the rest of your life.”

Dr. Pinckley added 75 percent of recently surveyed alumni reported obtaining a position in their field of study within nine months of graduation. Additionally, 95 percent of recently surveyed alumni reported that Tusculum prepared them well for their current job or graduate studies.

“From the very beginning students at Tusculum are supported by our robust Career Services Office,” said Dr. Pinckley. “Through the Pioneer Certified program students gain valuable experience related to job hunting, portfolio development, interviewing, networking, internships, meal etiquette, job shadowing, career fairs and professionalism.”

The full list can be found at http://www.bestvaluecolleges.org/award-recipients.php.