The University of Miami is one of the top schools in the nation when it comes to how successful its graduates are in their careers and lives, according to a recently released ranking platform that rates colleges based on alumni feedback.

UM is ranked on The Alumni Factor’s 2013 list of “The Top 177 Colleges,” placing 37th in alumni giving and ranking strongly in the categories of Graduate Financial Success and Loyalty. UM also is highly rated in Intellectual Capability, with a ranking in the top 50 of that category.

The Alumni Factor aims to give prospective students and parents a more empowering, performance-based method of measuring and choosing colleges. The “Top 177 Colleges” list is compiled from data and insights provided by college alumni. The 2013 rankings were released after four years of data collection and analysis. For additional details, click here.