Worst Colleges in America by State
The United States of America is home to some of the best educational opportunities that the world has to offer. We have some of the best schools for people of all ages, but our universities and colleges really stand out on the world stage. People come from all over the world to take classes and earn a degree from a school in the United States.
However, there are fantastic colleges across the country, there are decent colleges across the country, and then there are the colleges on this list... In this list, you will find the worst of the worst colleges in every state in the United States. If you are considering attending one of these schools, you might want to look into your other options.
You won't see many of their graduates proudly displaying these diplomas on the wall! Whether it's tuition costs, job prospects post-graduation, or a host of other things, these colleges simply didn't make the grade. What do you think about the universities that are the lowest of the low? Did you attend one of these colleges or know someone who did?
All stats and numbers from the United States Department of Education, Niche, and College Factual.
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Alabama – Alabama State University
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