About TheBestSchools.org

At TheBestSchools.org, we're committed to helping students reach 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 or a working parent, pursuing a technical certificate or a bachelor's degree, we can help answer your questions. We have resources tailored to every student, degree, and career path, regardless of walk of life.

What We Provide

At TheBestSchools.org, we offer a variety of resources that can help you plan and navigate your student journey. Here you'll find:

• Rankings of fully accredited online and on-campus colleges, universities, graduate and postgraduate schools, and specialty schools.
• Degree program information, including rankings and curricular overviews, at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.
• Career information.
• Resources for learning, including guides to school affordability, online colleges, learning tools, and applying for financial aid.
• The Quad, our online blog that covers news in higher education, student health and wellness, online education, and college life.

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

Meet Our Team

Kevin Hughes

Kevin Hughes is the managing editor for TheBestSchools. He is an accomplished writer, editor, and educator with a passion for exploring complex ideas and inspiring others to engage in thoughtful discussion. With over a decade of professional writing and editing experience, Kevin has honed his skills in crafting compelling narratives, presenting intricate concepts in accessible ways, and meticulously refining content.

Jacob Given

Jacob is a copyeditor for TheBestSchools. A South Carolina native, he studied humanities at Columbia International University. After pursuing graduate studies for several years, including earning an M.A. in theology and religious studies at Villanova University, he pivoted to copyediting. On the weekends, Jacob can typically be found at a local bookshop or independent movie theater.