Is it true that PhDs are not worthwhile if they’re not from top universities? If so, what defines the caliber of a worthwhile institution? - Quora

Answer (1 of 13): Except for the top-20, departments prefer hiring graduates from higher-ranked departments (those in the top-20 hire from each other). In nearly every field there are far more PhD produced each year than faculty jobs to absorb them. If you want to teach English in a top-150 depa...