Morrison Tech Vice President of Admissions Jodie Eaker reported “some exciting news for Morrison Tech. Recently the College has been recognized for our positive Return on Investment.
“Chicago Tribune published an article on ROI and specifically noted the college. We are very proud of these accolades!”
She summarized, “Georgetown University’s Career on Education and the Workforce (CEW) developed an interactive tool, regarding the “value” of a college education. When looking at a 40-year value for a college, Morrison Tech lands in the top ten for all Illinois colleges. The only public State college to rank ahead of us is the University of Illinois. If you utilize the CEW tool, Morrison Tech is the only two-year college to rank in the top ten in the entire Midwest.” The full article follows.
Morrison Tech Ranked 1st in the Midwest for Return on Investment Two-Year Colleges
Now, more than ever, it is important to invest your money wisely when it comes to attending college. Never has it been so important to have a positive return on your investment (ROI) with your educational career. An extremely important question to ask when choosing a college today is, “Where can I get the best investment for my educational experience?” Chicago Tribune recently published an article on this topic. Morrison Tech was highlighted for its outstanding Return on Investment.
As college costs and student debt continue to rise precipitously, many wonder if a college degree is worth it. Georgetown University’s Career on Education and the Workforce CEW developed an interactive tool to help people research the value of their college degree. Utilized in this process is the “Net Present Value” (NPV.) This calculates how much a sum of money in the future is valued today. Basically, it is an estimate of the future value of attending a given school, expressed in today’s dollars.
- Based on the data acquired by the CEW, Morrison Tech lands as the #1 two-year college in the Midwest for a 40-year NPV and ranks 9th in the Nation.
- Comparing Morrison Tech to all four-year and two-year colleges in Illinois, Morrison Tech ranks as #7; falling ahead of all-but-one Illinois public university.
- Comparing the college to all two-year colleges in Illinois, Morrison Tech comes in as #1.
Morrison Tech prides itself on providing a quality educational experience with outstanding outcomes for its students. This is a small college that offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology or Network Administration. Students choose from two areas of emphasis in Engineering Technology; Design Drafting, which focuses on mechanical design and manufacturing, or Construction Technology. These are career fields of consistent demand that are among the strongest in projected future growth.
At Morrison Tech, a student will find small classes, individual attention, and a strong family atmosphere. The college boasts a 97% career placement rate, with an average starting salary of $48,000.