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For the second consecutive year, Maryville University has been named a Best Value – Top College by the Educate to Career (ETC) College Rankings Index. Maryville is ranked in the top 10 percent of major universities nationwide for the economic value of its academic programs.

“At Maryville University, it is our central focus to educate and prepare students for success in their careers. We are proud to be recognized as a national leader in ROI for our students and their families,” said President Mark Lombardi, PhD.

According to ETC, Maryville ranks 117th among nearly 1,200 four-year institutions, and is the highest ranked university for ROI in the greater St Louis region. With an innovative, technology-forward learning environment and program directors who work closely with hiring managers to assess current industry needs, Maryville prepares market-ready graduates who realize a significant return on their educational investment.

The Educate to Career ranking measures the employability a university provides to its students, relative to cost. Maryville, which has a 94 percent job placement rate, is also recognized by ETC for the high rate of Maryville graduates employed in their chosen fields, competitive earnings for graduates and low loan default rates, among other significant markers.