Infographics are a great way to help visualize a complicated data set. We outlined some of their specific functions in higher education recently in our blog, Top 5 Uses for Infographics in Higher Ed, one of which being to showcase trends & thought leadership.

The infographic below from MBA@Syracuse, “Demystifying Online MBA and Full-Time MBA Rankings,” seeks to answer two questions: Who are the major players when it comes to MBA rankings and what do they care most about? Behind every ranking is a detailed methodology that takes into account a variety of criteria such as student services and admissions selectivity. This graphic looks at how five major publications, largely considered the most reputable, are ranking the world’s MBA programs — both online and on-campus.