Degrees and Pedigrees

Reviews / Votes

Nietzel's study of CEO education confirms the advantages provided by elite education but more importantly, reaffirms the importance of public higher education at non-elite universities, not just for providing education for our democracy but for producing some of our nation's finest leaders and entrepreneurs. -- Terry Birdwhistell, Dean of Libraries and William T. Young Chiar, William T. Young Libraries Nietzel's comprehensive study of CEO education highlights the formative impact that many colleges and universities have on the nation's leading chief executives. The idea that a college education has value in our society is well understood, but the notion that many successful executives and business leaders received their training not from the highest-ranked institutions, but from foundational colleges and universities is a reality we should all think of as we plan for the future. -- Jeremy Anderson, President, Education Commission of the States Mike Nietzel's exhaustive research and analysis clearly concludes that those seeking success in business and myriad other fields are perhaps best served by attending 'non-marque' universities. This book is a must-read for college-aged students and public policymakers - who would learn a lot about value and quality. -- Tom George, Chancellor, University of Missouri-St. Louis