About Us

At TheBestSchools, we’re committed to helping you achieve your educational and professional goals. Regardless of where you are in your academic journey, we can help you take the next step toward the program, school, or career of your dreams.

Everybody’s educational path looks a little different. Whether you’re still in high school, a parent hoping to return to college, or a working professional interested in switching careers, we can help answer your questions. We have resources tailored to just about every type of student, degree, and career path.

Why We Are Here

Every student deserves the resources, support, and information they need to succeed in college and beyond. Our free, comprehensive college rankings and guides can help you create a customized career path.

TheBestSchools offers objective, up-to-date rankings and resources for online and on-campus degrees at all levels to help you get the best education to reach your academic and professional goals.

Our Core Values

TBS is built on the belief that education should be accessible to everyone.

Our core values guide everything we do. Those values are:

  • Authenticity
  • Objectivity
  • Accessibility
  • Integrity
  • Transparency

Our team of writers, editors, and integrity reviewers is committed to providing you with accurate, up-to-date, and verifiable information to help you make informed educational decisions.

Our Promise to You

TBS is here to support you through every step of the college journey. Whether you’re exploring degrees, comparing schools, or switching careers, you’ll find reliable rankings, in-depth resources, and expert guides that give you everything you need to move forward with confidence.

We only use reputable sources, such as the National Center for Education Statistics, the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, to ensure our school rankings are objective, balanced, and backed by credible data.

What We Offer

Since 2011, TheBestSchools has been committed to helping students discover the right school and program while providing the resources needed to plan and navigate every step of the student journey.

Explore Rankings

Learn about the best accredited online colleges and universities, the top programs in your field, and the best accelerated degrees.

College Rankings by Location

What’s the best college in your state? Discover our online college rankings by location to earn a high-quality degree close to home.

Degree Program Guide

Can’t decide on a major? We’ll help you get there. Learn about the various degrees you’ll need for different career paths. Then, explore programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels that align with your professional goals.

Career Center

Trying to choose a career path? Want to change careers? Our career center can help you make an informed decision.

Student Resources

Prepare for online classes, learn how to pay for college, and discover learning tools with our student resources.

Meet the Team

Our team includes editors, writers, and copy editors who specialize in higher education. College professors and industry experts also contribute to our resources. Additionally, we rely on a review network of subject matter experts to help ensure the accuracy of our content.

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Tyler Epps

Editor

Tyler Epps is the principal editor for TheBestSchools. He writes and edits content about higher education, specializing in degree planning and college rankings.

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Sarah Eilefson

Managing Editor

Sarah earned her doctoral degree in English from Loyola University Chicago and her undergraduate degree from Colby College. She believes in the power of education to advance one’s personal and professional life and has worked as an educator for more than a decade.

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Evan Thompson

Writer

Evan Thompson is an education and careers writer with The Best Schools. He was previously a journalist with bylines in the Seattle Times, Tacoma News Tribune, and Everett Herald.

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Holland Webb

Writer

Holland Webb has more than 20 years of experience in education, serving at nearly every level, from preschool to postsecondary. Holland has written for brands such as MailChimp, Wiley, Modkat, This Old House, and Architectural Digest.

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Alison Plaut

Writer

Alison Plaut has been writing for educational nonprofit organizations and financial publications for more than 15 years. She is passionate about helping people empower themselves while making a positive impact on society.

Our Commitment to Editorial Integrity

In all of our school rankings and recommendations, we provide objective, balanced, carefully researched information — with no influence from external organizations.

Our rigorous editorial process underscores our commitment to accuracy. Research, expert interviews, and fact-checking ground the resources and guides we publish.

Our writers and editors also turn to actual students and industry experts to capture authentic experiences and provide actionable information. We rely on reputable sources, like:

Our Editorial Policies and Guidelines

Want to know more? Check out these pages for information on our ranking methodology, editorial policies, and privacy policy.

Want to Connect With Us?

Do you have feedback or questions? Please get in touch! Visit TheBestSchools’s Contact page for more information.