Many grad schools publish post graduation job and salary prospects, so I'd start with that. Many also publish average GPA/GRE scores, so look at those to get an

Many grad schools publish post graduation job and salary prospects, so I'd start with that. Many also publish average GPA/GRE scores, so look at those to get an idea of where you stand. Because the job market is being saturated with masters degree holders, it's important that you don't get a potentially expensive degree from a low ranked school, and if you do go to a lower ranked school, to make sure your degree is in a high demand field. Masters degrees can be very rewarding, but you need to be aware that graduate school brand will strongly determine the quality of your job prospects post graduation.