The University of Miami’s Full-Time M.B.A. program has reached a new all-time high, earning its best ranking ever at No. 39 in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 rankings. The 11-place gain is the largest improvement among all business schools ranked in the Top 50.
For the first time, the M.B.A. program tied for the coveted No. 1 place in Florida, marking a new milestone in the school's impressive rise.
“Breaking into the Top 40 for the first time is a defining milestone for the University of Miami and a powerful affirmation that our strategy is working,” said Paul A. Pavlou, dean of the business school. “This ranking reflects our momentum, the success of our students, and the growing national recognition of the University of Miami as a rising force in higher education.”
The latest ranking builds on last year’s breakthrough into the Top 50 and marks another major milestone in the business school’s upward trajectory. Over the last three years, the program has climbed 36 spots, rising from No. 75 in 2023 to No. 39 in 2026. This ascent reflects growing national recognition and a focused strategy on lifelong career success that delivers results for M.B.A. students.
“This milestone reflects the University of Miami’s intentional focus on delivering forward‑looking education that aligns with the realities of today’s business world,” said Joel Samuels, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. “Miami Herbert’s ascent in the rankings demonstrates how innovation, experiential learning, and strong industry engagement can translate into meaningful results for students and sustained national recognition.”
Widely regarded as one of the most influential measures of business school performance, U.S. News & World Report places significant weight on employment outcomes, salaries, and student quality. Miami Herbert’s continued rise reflects strong gains across all these dimensions, including excellent job placement, the most competitive incoming class in history, and increasing visibility among academic and industry leaders.
“Our rise in the national rankings reflects how deliberately we’ve adapted to a rapidly changing business landscape, especially with the integration of AI into our classrooms,” said associate professor and program director Marianna Makri. “We’re not just teaching students about emerging technologies; we’re embedding them into how students learn, make decisions, and solve real-world problems. That willingness to evolve has made our program more relevant, more dynamic, and ultimately more successful in preparing graduates to lead.”
This latest milestone aligns with Miami Herbert’s broader 2025-29 strategic vision, known as the “Moonshot Project,” which sets an ambitious course to elevate the school into the Top 20 business schools globally by its centennial. With its momentum in the U.S. News rankings now firmly established, the University of Miami M.B.A. program continues to distinguish itself as one of the fastest-rising programs in the country.
“Reaching No. 39 is not the finish line,” Pavlou said. “It is evidence that the business school is rising fast and steady, and we are just getting started.”
