bordertown Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 The University of Texas has in my orange colored glass the best ads of any University promoting itself. Unfortunately, we have lost the voice to that series of ads. So mom and dad if you want your child to get a great education. I will begin a series of Reasons to go to Texas. Other horn fans are welcomed to post your thoughts on this topic. The naysayers I suspect will be like the monkeys at the zoo and try to sling dung. In the end can they match Texas from an academic, athletic and social aspects? Do we have warts? Yes, but the positives far exceed the negatives. We're Texas!!!! I will start globally. How is Texas overall Ranked. World Rankings #26 Times of London #27 Newsweek #39 Shanghai Jiao Tong University #70 Times Higher Education National Rankings #19 U.S News and World Report (Graduate Programs) #13 U.S News and World Report (Public) #47 U.S News and World Report (including private) I will explore the various schools at the University next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WETSU Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I wont bash just because you post something about your school. It seems to be mostly Horn fans that start the bashing IMO. But back on topic...Thats great news for the school. Where do the rest of the big 12 schools come up on that list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardCubFan Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 What is interesting (and always has been, because it isn't the first time this has happened) but aTm is well known for their engineering program, yet the University of Texas is ranked (tied, actually) for the 9th best university for engineering, while A&M isn't in the top 10....just an observation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordertown Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 World Rankings - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Texas # 38 Texas A&M #88 Times Higher Education Texas #70 Texas A&M #137 Colorado #180 National Schools Public (w/private) - US NEWS Texas #15 (47) Texas A&M #22 (61) Colorado #34 (77) Baylor (80) Iowa St #39 (88) Nebraska #43 (96) Kansas #43 (96) Missouri #48 (102) Oklahoma #48 (102) Texas Tech - 3rd Tier Footnote - Rice is #17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lhornfan Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Be careful when you put yourself on a pedestal. The higher you go, the harder the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeaggie Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Does anyone know how these rankings are determined? Is it based off of quality of professors or awards the university has won in certain areas for research? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stSuperScot Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I see Tech is ranked - if you want to call it that - about where I thought they would be - at or near the bottom. There may be a reason that the athletes from tech have a high graduation rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEVODIDIT Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Texas has been ranked #1 or sometimes #2 in the nation for its accounting program the last 25 years. The graduate program in accounting has been ranked #1 for several years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEVODIDIT Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 #1 in attractive young women. Just ignore the one's with the hairy armpits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookemhorns88 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 #1 in attractive young women. Just ignore the one's with the hairy armpits. My daughter will be a freshman next year at UT. She does not have hairy armpits but I do! Keep your distance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordertown Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Does anyone know how these rankings are determined? Is it based off of quality of professors or awards the university has won in certain areas for research? US New and World Report has their methodology. I have noted on some surveys, they are are by other schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanginangus Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I see Tech is ranked - if you want to call it that - about where I thought they would be - at or near the bottom. There may be a reason that the athletes from tech have a high graduation rate. The monkey at the zoo. This is irony at its best. Gotta love the t-shirt fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordertown Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 School of Architecture Graduate and Undergraduate Programs - Ranked 5th by DesignIntelligence, a journal that produces the only recognized rankings for accredited bachelor's and master's programs in architecture in the United States based on input from hundreds of design professionals, academic department heads and students. Interior Design - 10th Landscape Architecture - 12th Oklahoma St - Top 20 Kansas St - 6th Undergraduate, 3rd Interior Design, landscape architecture 3rd Noteable - Rice #9 UG NOTE: If you are an athlete, this is not the degree for you. Long hours make it difficult to do both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylersooner Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I agree that UT is probably the best academic school in the Big 12 and one of the best in the country. However, like at most schools, the vast majority of these guys are not seeking degrees that amount to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest jeffjam Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 School of Architecture Graduate and Undergraduate Programs - Ranked 5th by DesignIntelligence, a journal that produces the only recognized rankings for accredited bachelor's and master's programs in architecture in the United States based on input from hundreds of design professionals, academic department heads and students. Interior Design - 10th Landscape Architecture - 12th Oklahoma St - Top 20 Kansas St - 6th Undergraduate, 3rd Interior Design, landscape architecture 3rd Noteable - Rice #9 UG NOTE: If you are an athlete, this is not the degree for you. Long hours make it difficult to do both. nm. It was more of an academic question on engineering I thought border might know, but thats okay. Just wondering what people have heard on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lobo Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Tylersooner and jeffjam, I don't think his post is has actually anything to do with football, or at least it doesn't mention it. Its a post about the overall academic standings and offerings from Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanginangus Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Tylersooner and jeffjam, I don't think his post is has actually anything to do with football, or at least it doesn't mention it. Its a post about the overall academic standings and offerings from Texas. The Smoakhouse Forums>SPORTS TOPICS>Big12/College Sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stSuperScot Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Tylersooner and jeffjam, I don't think his post is has actually anything to do with football, or at least it doesn't mention it. Its a post about the overall academic standings and offerings from Texas. If you are from Tech or are a Tech fan (t-shirt or otherwise), what else are you gonna brag about? Lubbock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordertown Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 jeffjam Yes, a young man who is friends with one of my children could graduate in December with a degree from the McCombs School of Business in 3-1/2 years. He started off in engineering and switched to business. He is a two time 1st Team Big XII Academic Team. He is not a starter but is a collecting his 3rd letter this year and is on the Depth Chart. If he plays his cards right, he could be close to having an MBA when his eligiblity expires. I will cover the reputation of that school tommorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeffjam Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 If you are from Tech or are a Tech fan (t-shirt or otherwise), what else are you gonna brag about? Lubbock? Guess this was not the thread to ask a question about civil engineering. My bad. 85Lobo seemed to think for some reason I was referencing football and Scott?.... don't know about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeffjam Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 jeffjam Yes, a young man who is friends with one of my children could graduate in December with a degree from the McCombs School of Business in 3-1/2 years. He started off in engineering and switched to business. He is a two time 1st Team Big XII Academic Team. He is not a starter but is a collecting his 3rd letter this year and is on the Depth Chart. If he plays his cards right, he could be close to having an MBA when his eligiblity expires. I will cover the reputation of that school tommorrow. Thank you. I've heard that one other time. Someone told me that engineering students may not be seen for weeks if they are working on a project and it very seldom works with a football schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed3 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 The monkey at the zoo. This is irony at its best. Gotta love the t-shirt fans. Jeffjam Superscot was refering to this post. Contrary to what you think not every post is about you. Pay closer attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEVODIDIT Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 My daughter will be a freshman next year at UT. She does not have hairy armpits but I do! Keep your distance!! Mine may be there too. Just got her acceptance letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEVODIDIT Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 If you are from Tech or are a Tech fan (t-shirt or otherwise), what else are you gonna brag about? Lubbock? Hey, Lubbock is paradise compared to Midland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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