As usual, Michigan has done very well, enjoying modest gains in most disciplines.
Business (MBA, not undergraduate): Michigan’s overall ranking improved to #11 from #12 last year. According to academia, Ross’s reputation is 8th in the nation, tied with Columbia, and according to recruiters, Ross is 9th, tied with Dartmouth. Average starting salaries for Ross graduates (including bonuses) is $146,000, with is on par with Booth ($147,000), Columbia ($150,000), Kellogg ($142,000) and Sloan ($144,000). As MBA programs go, Ross is a notch below the likes of HBS, Wharton and Stanford, but very much on par with most other top 10 programs, particularly for those interested in careers in consulting, marketing, technology and manufacturing. Although Ross is extremely potent at placing BBAs in Wall Street firms, the MBA program is not as effective.
Engineering: Again, Michigan’s overall ranking improved to #5 from #6 last year. With a $300 million research budget, it was second only to MIT in research spending. Michigan is ranked among the top 10 in every single subfield save Chemical Engineering.
Law: Michigan’s Law School did not move one way or the other. It remains #8 in the nation, with strong ratings according to Lawyers/Judges (#6) and academia (#7).
Medicine: Michigan Medical School improved to #9 form #11 last year.
Economics: Improved to #12 from #13.
English: Improved to #8 from #13
History: Improved to #6 from #7
Political Science: Remained at #4
Psychology: Improved to #3 from #4
Sociology: Improved to #1 from #4