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thanks! i really got the feeling from comparative faculty pubs from harvard and chicago that the department was more quant focused. the rest of those programs are all on my list. thanks for your help!

thanks I really appreciate your replies! any more general thoughts about programs which are friendliest to qualitative methods?

I am looking for strong comparative programs with a focus on qualitative/ethnographic/sociological/not completely dominated by rational choice methods I want to get strong training as a generalist while pursuing my interests in Russia/East Europe and Africa as well. For these reasons, I've been drawn to programs like UWisc Madison and UT Austin where the size of the university makes for great area studies resources. Any suggestions on programs that might fit the bill? I'm interested in gender and development as well. any kind of ranking for comparative programs would be appreciated. i recognize that due to the diversity within comparative this is a tall order, but if there is some generally accepted ranking schema i'd appreciate if you could provide the link. academic job prospects after graduation are a priority for me (as I'd assume they are for many on this forum) so i want to apply within the top 25, making alternative plans should acceptance and funding prove elusive.