About Us

TheBestSchools is your guide to college and careers. We rank colleges and degree programs, create career guides by degree level, and provide student resources on everything from financial aid to college applications.

Why We Are Here

At TheBestSchools, we're committed to helping students achieve their educational and professional goals. Regardless of where you are in your student 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 upskilling, we can help answer your questions. We have resources tailored to just about every type of student, degree, and career path.

What We Offer

At TheBestSchools, we offer a variety of resources that can help you plan and navigate your student journey.

Meet Our Team

At TheBestSchools, 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.

Tyler Epps

Editor

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

Hannah Muniz

Editor, Writer

Hannah Muniz is a senior editor with TheBestSchools, specializing in rankings, college planning, and test prep.

Meg Embry

Writer

Meg Embry is a writer covering all things career and education related.

Evan Thompson

Writer

Evan Thompson is an education and careers writer with TheBestSchools.

Stephanie DeBord, MA

Reviewer, Writer

Stephanie DeBord has spent the past seven years advising students in various capacities. She currently helps undeclared/exploratory students navigate the college experience, explore program options, and map degree plans.

Norma Feriz-Gordon

Reviewer

Norma Feriz-Gordon is a state-certified, bilingual, professional school counselor who works with students in grades 9-12 and their families. She is also an adjunct instructor at New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.

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.

We rely on reputable sources like the National Center for Education Statistics, the U.S. Department of Education, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Our writers and editors also turn to actual students and industry experts to capture authentic experiences and provide actionable information.

Our Editorial Policies and Guidelines

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