The University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School earned its best-ever placement in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings.
The school ranked No. 41 among undergraduate business programs, a 12-spot improvement from 2025, underscoring its rising momentum and commitment to becoming a top 20 business school. The 12-spot increase was the largest among the top 50 business schools.
“This is Miami Herbert’s best ranking ever, underscoring the power of our personalized, transformative approach to higher education,” said Paul A. Pavlou, dean of Miami Herbert Business School. “We are not just providing a world-class education—we are preparing global leaders for lifelong career success. This 12-spot leap proves that our Moonshot Project is rapidly becoming a reality. Top 20 is no longer a dream, it is our trajectory!"
This achievement comes after ranking No. 14 in the 2026 Niche Best Colleges for Business in America, and earning a spot among the top 10 in the nation for accounting and finance. Other highlights include recognition as Florida’s top undergraduate business school by Poets&Quants for Undergrads, and the best rankings by U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools and Bloomberg Businessweek’s M.B.A. rankings.
Miami Herbert also saw impressive gains across programs. Real estate ranked No. 11, a one-spot gain, and economics ranked No. 78, a five-spot gain, both the best in school history. International business ranked No. 27.
Collectively, these rankings demonstrate the school’s continued advancement in academic programs, faculty excellence, and the student experience, following its ambitious vision for its 2029 centennial.
As Miami Herbert continues to gain national recognition, being at the forefront of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence is a priority.
“Climbing in the national rankings strengthens our momentum and bold vision for the future of undergraduate business education,” said Alex Horenstein, associate dean of undergraduate studies. “With trailblazing initiatives like our new AI for Business minor and upcoming AI major, along with innovative partnerships and experiences, we are preparing our students at Miami Herbert not only to succeed in today’s business world but to lead in shaping the future.”
The U.S. News & World Report rankings are derived from extensive data and analysis across multiple criteria. For details on the methodology, visit usnews.com.
