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Degree doesn't matter as much as people think. Institutions matter more IMO.

The data show quite the opposite: the degree matters more than the institution. An engineering degree from a top 50 school has a higher return than an arts/humanities degree from a top 5 institution.

http://cdn.static-economist.com/sites/default/files/images/p...

why are there no dots for humanities for schools with lower than 20% accceptance rates?

Most ivy schools have an acceptance rate lower than 10%

Because it would ruin their nice trend lines.

I am not sure, but it could be that the arts programs have a different acceptance rate than the engineering programs.

Most top schools have general admission for undergrad programs.

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