Most major employers seek to hire applicants with a degree from a college or university.
College can also be a training ground for community, business, and political leaders in this country. S electing a college or university is one of the most important decisions a young person can make in his or her life and one that can affect their professional future. Factors to consider in this decision include geographic area, location, size of the institution, professional goals, and financial cost. In our listing of top colleges, we include Latino student organizations as well as faculty and staff where this information is available. For some, the problem of cultural isolation can lead to a student dropping out before his or her degree is awarded.