UMass Dartmouth graduate programs earn national recognition

With 32 programs across five academic colleges, UMass Dartmouth's graduate programs have earned neational recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.

"These rankings are a testament to the outstanding work of our faculty in ensuring that our programs remain current, innovative and aligned with the evolving needs of our students and the workforce," said UMass Dartmouth Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Ramprasad Balasubramanian.

He added, "The university's unwavering commitment to academic excellence and student success is what drives the continued growth and impact of our graduate programs."

The Charlton College of Business earned rankings in eight new categories for full-time, in-person Master of Business Administration specialities, seven of which placed among the top 100 public universities nationwide.

These programs include the MBA concentration in Supply Chain Management, which ranked 56th nationally and first among public instituions in New England, and the International Business concentration, which ranked 50th nationally and first among public institutions in New England.

The College of VIsual and Performing Arts ranked 54th in Best Fine Arts Programs and number two for public universities in New England.

The School of Law ranked 26th for Graduates Entering Public Interest Law and ranked 17th among U.S. law schools.