Ten graduate programs at the are in the nation鈥檚 top 50, and an additional 17 programs are in the top 100, according to the 2026 , released on April 7.

东精影业 Mānoa鈥檚 (JABSOM) also placed in the nation鈥檚 top tier (tier 1) for best medical schools for primary care, and 东精影业 贬颈濒辞鈥檚 ranked in a in the nation.

The highest ranked 东精影业 Mānoa programs were in the , ranking No. 18 (tied) for best environmental law programs and law schools with most grads in federal clerkships, No. 24 for best part-time law programs, No. 41 (tied) for best international law programs, No. 47 (tied) for best dispute resolution programs and No. 48 (tied) for best legal writing programs.

The ranked No. 22 (tied) for best international programs, and the (SOEST) placed No. 40 (tied) for best Earth sciences programs. JABSOM ranked No. 42 for most graduates practicing in rural areas and No. 45 for most graduates practicing in primary care.

“东精影业 Mānoa鈥檚 strong showing in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings underscores our commitment to excellence in teaching, research and student success,” said 东精影业 Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos. “These results reflect the talent and dedication of our faculty, students and staff, and Hawaiʻi can take pride in knowing their university is preparing the next generation of leaders and changemakers for our community and the world.”

Rankings were based on multiple factors, including research activity (such as publications and citations), student and alumni outcomes (employment and earnings), quality assessments (from peers and recruiters), student selectivity (GPA and test scores), and faculty resources (doctoral degrees awarded and student-to-faculty ratios).

Note: not all programs are ranked every year. See these 东精影业 News stories on previous years鈥� rankings: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019.

Jump to program rankings:
William S. Richardson School of Law  |  John A. Burns School of Medicine  |  Shidler College of Business  |  School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology  |  School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene  |  College of Education  |  Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health  |  College of Social Sciences  |  College of Engineering  |  College of Natural Sciences  |  College of Arts, Languages & Letters

William S. Richardson School of Law

The William S. Richardson School of Law was ranked in 16 categories by U.S. News and World Report. In addition to its ranking of No. 18 (tied) for best environmental law programs and law schools with most grads in federal clerkships, No. 24 for best part-time law programs, No. 41 (tied) for best international law programs, No. 47 (tied) for best dispute resolution programs and No. 48 (tied) for best legal writing programs, the UH law school placed No. 91 (tied) among the top law schools in the nation.

Other law school rankings include:

• Tax law: No. 80 (tied)
• Criminal law: No. 88 (tied)
• Contracts/commercial law: No. 92 (tied)
• Health care law: No. 92 (tied)
• Constitutional law: No. 95 (tied)
• Business/corporate law: No. 101 (tied)
• Clinical training: No. 102 (tied)
• Intellectual property law: No. 127 (tied)
• Trial advocacy: No. 175 (tied)

John A. Burns School of Medicine

JABSOM was one of 16 schools that placed in the nation鈥檚 top tier (tier 1) for best medical schools for primary care. JABSOM also placed in tier 3 for best medical schools for research.
In addition, JABSOM ranked No. 42 for most graduates practicing in rural areas, No. 45 for most graduates practicing in primary care, No. 139 for speech language pathology and No. 171 for most graduates practicing in medically underserved areas. .

Shidler College of Business

The Shidler College of Business placed in nine subject areas. Leading the way were international programs at No. 22 (tied), accounting programs at No. 68 (tied), information systems programs at No. 72 (tied) and marketing programs at No. 91 (tied). In addition, Shidler ranked at No. 104 (tied) for best management programs, No. 113 (tied) for best executive programs, No. 123 (tied) for best finance programs, No. 125 (tied) for best entrepreneurship programs and No. 142 (tied) for best part-time MBA programs.

School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology

SOEST placed No. 40 (tied) among the nation鈥檚 best Earth sciences programs.

School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene

The School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene placed No. 55 (tied) for best nursing school–master鈥檚 and No. 62 (tied) for best nursing school–doctor of nursing practice (DNP). Both were the only programs in Hawaiʻi to be ranked by U.S. News and World Report.

College of Education

The College of Education ranked No. 57 (tied) in the U.S., the 21st straight year the college has been listed as one of the nation鈥檚 top 100 education programs. Nationally accredited since 2000, the College of Education continues to be recognized for its award-winning programs and people.

Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health

The ranked No. 89 (tied) among the nation鈥檚 top public health schools and programs in the U.S. accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. The Department of Public Health Sciences offers a ; a , with specializations in , , and , and a , as well as PhD program in , specializing in community-based and translational research and a PhD in . The Department of Public Health Sciences is also home to an online master of public health program to meet workforce demands.

College of Social Sciences

The College of Social Sciences placed among the nation鈥檚 best in at No. 90 (tied) and at No. 92 (tied).

College of Engineering

The ranked among the nation鈥檚 best in at No. 91 (tied), at No. 92 (tied), and at No. 128 (tied). The College of Engineering overall ranked No. 164 (tied) among the top engineering schools in the U.S. that grant doctoral degrees.

College of Natural Sciences

The placed among the nation鈥檚 best in at No. 97 (tied), and at No. 115 (tied), and at No. 125 (tied).

College of Arts, Languages & Letters

东精影业 Mānoa placed No. 106 (tied) among the nation’s best for fine arts programs.

Other rankings

东精影业 Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject, March 25, 2026
• 2025 U.S. News and World Report best online programs, January 27, 2026
• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, January 21, 2026

Fourteen University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa academic subjects were ranked among the world鈥檚 best in the 2026 , released on March 25.

Four subjects placed in the top 22 in the nation and top 100 in the world. Leading the way was geology (No. 19 in the U.S. and No. 51–100 in the world), geophysics (No. 19 in the U.S. and No. 51–100 in the world), Earth and marine sciences (No. 21 in the U.S. and No. 51–100 in the world) and linguistics (No. 22 in the U.S. and No. 61 in the world).

Ten additional subjects placed in the world鈥檚 top 2% (within top 500 in the world out of ):

• English language and literature: No. 28 U.S., No. 101–150 world
• Agriculture and forestry: No. 30 U.S., No. 151–200 world
• Anthropology: No. 31 U.S., No. 101–200 world
• Modern languages: No. 41 U.S., No. 251–300 world
• Environmental sciences: No. 66 U.S., No. 351–400 world
• Communication and media studies: No. 68 U.S., No. 251–275 world
• Physics and astronomy: No. 70 U.S., No. 401–450 world
• Education: No. 78 U.S., No. 351–400 world
• Medicine: No. 99 U.S., No. 451–500 world
• Biological sciences: No. 100 U.S., No. 451–500 world

“These rankings highlight the exceptional work and commitment of our faculty, students and staff,” 东精影业 Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “They showcase the university鈥檚 global standing and reinforce that 东精影业 Mānoa offers outstanding educational opportunities and experiences for both our local community and those joining us from around the world.”

东精影业 Mānoa was ranked in three broad subject areas and 14 narrow subject areas. The QS World University Rankings by Subject are calculated using five criteria: academic reputation (measures the reputation of institutions and their programs by asking academic experts to nominate universities based on their subject area of expertise), employer reputation (measures the reputation of institutions and their programs among employers), research citations per paper (measures the impact and quality of the scientific work done by institutions, on average per publication), H-index (measures both the productivity and impact of the published work of a scientist or scholar) and international research network (measure of an institution鈥檚 success in creating and sustaining research partnerships with institutions in other locations).

The 2026 edition of the rankings by global higher education analyst Quacquarelli Symonds analyzed the performance of more than 18,300 university programs, taken by students at more than 1,700 universities in 100 locations around the world.

Other rankings

东精影业 Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• 2025 U.S. News and World Report best online programs, January 27, 2026
• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, January 21, 2026
• 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, January 4, 2026

Five subject areas were placed in the world鈥檚 top 1%, and an additional four earned top 2% honors in the 2026 , released on January 21.

Education led the way, ranked in the No. 101–125 tier, followed by physical sciences at No. 126–150, arts and humanities at No. 151–175, and law and life sciences each at No. 201–250. To qualify in the world鈥檚 top 1%, rankings must be within the top 250 in the world () 东精影业 Mānoa was ranked in all 11 of the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject lists.

“We are proud that 东精影业 Mānoa continues to be recognized globally, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence, research and the student experience,” 东精影业 Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “These rankings underscore the hard work and dedication of our faculty, students and staff, who make 东精影业 Mānoa a truly exceptional place.”

All 东精影业 Mānoa rankings:

• Education studies: No. 101–125
• Physical sciences: No. 126–150
• Arts and humanities: No. 151–175
• Law: No. 201–250
• Life sciences: No. 201–250
• Social sciences: No. 251–300
• Medical and health: No. 301–400
• Psychology: No. 301–400
• Business and economics: No. 401–500
• Computer science: No. 501–600
• Engineering: No. 501–600

Times Higher Education considers the following factors for its rankings: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry income and international outlook. Regarded as one of the leading national and international university rankings focused on research and academic excellence, Times Higher Education considered between 425–1,555 of the top institutions for each of its subject rankings, out of more than 25,000 institutions worldwide, to be eligible for its World University Rankings by Subject.

Other rankings

东精影业 Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, January 4, 2026
• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, October 9, 2025
• Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings, October 2, 2025
• U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings, September 23, 2025

For more information, .

The University of Hawaiʻi at M膩noa has been selected to receive the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national designation recognizing higher education institutions for deep, sustained collaboration with their communities. The recognition highlights 东精影业 M膩noa鈥檚 campus-wide commitment to community partnerships and public service.

Awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, the classification places 东精影业 M膩noa among 277 institutions nationwide recognized for demonstrating meaningful, institutionalized community engagement.

“Gathering the materials and writing the narrative for our application, which took a team of people over a year to put together, was truly inspiring and honors the ongoing work of so many faculty, students and staff,” said Laura Lyons, interim vice provost for academic excellence. “The number and range of projects, both curricular and co-curricular, that work with our partners to better our community is truly impressive.”

Serving Hawaiʻi

东精影业 M膩noa鈥檚 application highlighted how community engagement is embedded across campus culture and operations, from leadership priorities to academic programs, research and service initiatives. Reviewers noted the university鈥檚 clear alignment of mission and practice, along with concrete examples of long-standing, reciprocal relationships with community partners.

东精影业 M膩noa has more than 500 community partnerships that allow 87% of its degree granting departments to offer community engagement learning opportunities as part of the curriculum. According to the 2025 National Survey of Student Engagement, 62% of first-year students and 64% of seniors at 东精影业 M膩noa had community engagement opportunities in one or more classes, percentages well above peer institutions.

Meeting the moment

The designation comes at a pivotal moment for higher education, amid shifting federal policy and funding landscapes. According to the Carnegie Foundation, institutions recognized in this cycle showed strong alignment between mission, leadership, resources and practices, while addressing urgent societal challenges through authentic partnerships.

The Carnegie Community Engagement Classification is not a ranking, but a rigorous, evidence-based recognition process that requires institutions to document how engagement is supported, assessed and sustained over time. The designation is valid through 2032, after which 东精影业 M膩noa will be eligible to seek reclassification to retain its status.

The earned high marks in nearly 20 academic subjects in the , with , and leading the way among the highest-ranked programs.

Oceanography ranked No. 5 in the U.S. and No. 7 in the world, atmospheric science placed No. 8 nationally and No. 11 worldwide, and hospitality and tourism management ranked No. 12 in the U.S. and No. 32 in the world.

The rankings were released by the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy and is considered one of the most comprehensive and objective assessments of university performance by discipline.

东精影业 Mānoa also posted strong global and national placements across science, engineering, social science and other fields. tied for No. 17 in the U.S. and ranked No. 51–75 worldwide, while ecology and each tied for No. 24 nationally and placed No. 76–100 globally.

Additional 东精影业 Mānoa subjects recognized in the 2025 rankings include communication, education, political science, water resources, biological sciences, civil engineering, food science and technology, environmental science and engineering, agricultural sciences, economics, management and physics.

“These rankings reflect the depth and consistency of excellence at 东精影业 Mānoa,” Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “Our faculty are advancing research that matters locally and globally, while preparing students to address some of the most pressing challenges facing our world.”

东精影业 Mānoa was evaluated alongside approximately 2,000 universities from more than 100 countries and regions, selected from a global pool of more than 25,000 institutions. The rankings are based on measures such as world-class faculty, world-class research output, high-quality research, research impact and international collaboration.

Other recent rankings:

• 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, October 9, 2025
• Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings, October 2, 2025
• U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings, September 23, 2025

For more information, .

—By Marc Arakaki

Two University of Hawaiʻi campuses, and , have been awarded a combined $125,000 from , the charitable foundation established by Metallica, to fuel workforce education in high-demand technical fields. The grants are part of the national Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI), which supports community colleges across the country in expanding access to hands-on learning and career pathways.

Leeward CC: Mechatronics scholarships and rock-themed workshops

Leeward CC received a $75,000 grant to accelerate student success in its new Mechatronics Associate in Science (AS) program & introduce residents to advanced manufacturing careers.

• $45,000 will fund scholarships for 21 first-year Mechatronics students, covering tuition & textbooks across two semesters.
• $30,000 will support Rock-the-Lab workshops, engaging 75 community members in hands-on activities that connect music and mechatronics. Participants will learn about sound-to-light controllers, robotic drumming, & CNC “backstage” fabrications.

“This support helps our students stay on track and gives our community a powerful, hands-on first look at modern manufacturing,” said Bill Labby, mechatronics program coordinator at Leeward CC.

“The Metallica Scholars grant amplifies what community colleges do best—open doors, remove barriers, and connect talent to opportunity,” said Carlos Penaloza, chancellor of Leeward CC.

Honolulu CC: MELE & AERO programs take flight

Honolulu CC, a Metallica Scholars college since 2024, was awarded $50,000 in its second year of funding to support students in two dynamic programs:

• MELE (Music & Entertainment Learning Experience): 28 students in MELE 101 will receive funding.
• AERO (Aeronautics Maintenance Technology): 21 second-year students will benefit.

Each of the 49 students will receive $400 in Fall 2025 and $400 in Spring 2026, helping offset costs & keep them focused on building careers in music production and aviation maintenance.

“Having funding was really nice, especially for something that I love, which is music,” said William Nicolas, Honolulu CC MELE student and Metallica Scholars recipient, “I know there are so many opportunities in the MELE program. Metallica are literally heroes; it is crazy to have that connection to them! I grew up listening to them, it is surreal to have something like this happen.”

Metallica Scholars Initiative

All Within My Hands, the non-profit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of Metallica, recently announced its Year 7 of its Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) with its largest grant to date, totaling approximately $3 million. MSI now has a presence in 75 colleges across all 50 U.S. and the territory of Guam, and is expected to reach approximately 10,000 students.

The Metallica Scholars grant amplifies what community colleges do best鈥攐pen doors, remove barriers, and connect talent to opportunity.
—Carlos Penaloza, Leeward CC chancellor

Robert Trujillo, Metallica band member, stated “I could not be any prouder of our Metallica Scholars. We know that our country needs millions of skilled tradespeople, and it warms my heart to know that our Foundation鈥檚 efforts are making a positive impact and putting hard-working people on the path to careers in the trades. Whether it鈥檚 a school visit or a meet and greet before a show, there is no better feeling than meeting our Metallica Scholars in person and hearing their stories of grit and determination firsthand, along with their pride and commitment. It is truly inspiring. To think we started with a few schools and a couple hundred students, and we鈥檙e now in 75 schools nationwide, about to reach 10,000 students. It鈥檚 just incredible.”

Launched in 2019 by All Within My Hands in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges, MSI began with 10 colleges focused primarily on manufacturing programs. The workforce initiative has since expanded to offer opportunities in diverse fields for students interested in gaining the skills and training necessary to establish meaningful careers that provide family-sustaining wages.

For more information, visit the AWMH, .

The University of Hawaiʻi Community College System and 东精影业 Maui College have earned a significant collection of awards from Region 6 of the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR), in recognition of outstanding work in branding and community engagement.

The 东精影业 Community Colleges received two awards for its “Native HI” video series, broadcast during the widely watched Merrie Monarch festival. Produced in partnership with Hyperspective Studios, the system office earned a gold Medallion Award for the paid television series featuring Kapiʻolani CC, Kauaʻi CC and 东精影业 Maui College, and a silver Medallion Award for a video short series highlighting Kapiʻolani CC, Leeward CC and 东精影业 Maui College.

“These regional Medallion Awards affirm the outstanding quality of our marketing and public relations work across the 东精影业 Community College System,” said 东精影业 Interim Vice President for Community Colleges Della Teraoka. “The ‘Native HI’ video series is a powerful tool for showcasing the transformational journeys of Native Hawaiian students across our campuses and how higher education became a catalyst for hope, success and personal growth.”

Maui Gold

In further recognition of 东精影业 excellence, the in-house marketing and communications team at 东精影业 Maui College won gold and silver awards for their exceptional creativity and expertise.

The gold award was presented for the design of the college鈥檚 printed recruitment brochure, which was created to reflect the high quality and diverse offerings available at 东精影业 Maui College.

Chancellor Lui Hokoana said, “This award-winning brochure significantly supports our outreach, not just to degree-seeking students, but to every member of our community seeking learning opportunities and support.”

The silver award recognized a shirt design for strengthening the college鈥檚 brand through the powerful integration of sense of place. The design utilized the visual patterns from monument signs at the main campus, connecting the campus, its outreach centers on Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi, and the 东精影业 System as a whole.

“Getting these awards is a huge honor, but the real credit goes to the amazing faculty, staff and leadership here at 东精影业 Maui College who make my job easy,” said Marc Antosch, who leads the design and marketing team. “Our main focus is to make sure everyone knows about the awesome opportunities we have right here on Maui and at our outreach centers.”

National competition ahead

NCMPR is the only organization of its kind dedicated exclusively to representing marketing and public relations professionals at community and technical colleges across the nation. The organization鈥檚 2025 Paragon Awards will be announced in January.

In March, the 东精影业 Community Colleges marketing campaign highlighting exciting career and technical education programs received top national honors: a gold 2024 Paragon Award from the NCMPR for Best TV/Video Advertisement (Series).

Five University of Hawaiʻi campuses—东精影业 Mānoa, Hawaiʻi Community College, Windward Community College, 东精影业 Maui College and Honolulu Community College—have been featured in on October 21.

The guide profiles 388 colleges that foster a culture of environmental responsibility and demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability.

“We are continuously growing sustainability across 东精影业鈥檚 planning and operations,” said Miles Topping, 东精影业 Office of Sustainability director. “These efforts have been ongoing for many years and getting recognized is reinforcement that this is the right thing to do. We will continue to work with departments, students, agencies, and utilities to advance sustainability through engagement, outreach, planning and projects, and continue leading by example.”

The Princeton Review chose the colleges based on a 2024–2025 survey of administrators at 401 colleges about their institutions’ sustainability-related policies, practices and programs. The company also surveyed students attending the colleges about their “green” campus experiences. The school selections were based on more than 25 data points from the surveys.

“It鈥檚 great to see 东精影业 Mānoa recognized for its sustainability efforts across the spectrum of academics and campus life,” said Makena Coffman, 东精影业 Mānoa director for the institute of sustainability and resilience. “Sustainability is a focal point for 东精影业 Mānoa curriculum, and it’s been so rewarding to see the rapid growth in student engagement.”

Of the more than 7,000 students the company polled for its 2025 College Hopes & Worries Survey, 59% said having information about a college’s commitment to the environment would affect their decision to apply to or attend the school.

The profiles in the Guide to Green Colleges detail the schools鈥� uses of renewable energy, their recycling and conservation programs, and the availability of environmental studies in their academic offerings. The guide also provides a “Green Rating” for each school on a scale of 60 to 99.

Campus distinctions:

• 东精影业 Mānoa received a Green Rating of 82.
• Hawaiʻi CC received a Green Rating of 84.
• Windward CC received a Green Rating of 81.
• 东精影业 Maui College received a Green Rating of 84.
• Honolulu CC received a Green Rating of 85.

The Princeton Review has published its Guide to Green Colleges annually since 2010.

The ranks in the top 2% out of all colleges and universities worldwide, according to the 2026 released on October 9. The recognition highlights 东精影业 Mānoa鈥檚 strength in academic quality, research productivity and other key measures of excellence.

This recognition positions 东精影业鈥檚 flagship campus as the No. 63 ranked university in the country. Globally, the university stands in the No. 251–300 tier, an exceptional achievement considering there are (top 500 qualifies as the world鈥檚 top 2%).

“Earning a place among the world鈥檚 top universities reflects the depth of talent and collaboration across our campus,” 东精影业 Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis L. Syrmos said. “Our faculty, students and staff are advancing discoveries that matter locally and globally, and these rankings affirm the impact of that work. What truly sets 东精影业 Mānoa apart is our ability to merge world-class research with the perspectives and values of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.”

Times Higher Education, which produces these rankings annually, is one of the leading international university rankings organizations. To qualify for these rankings, Times Higher Education first determined the top 171 U.S. universities and top 2,191 universities worldwide.

Rankings criteria

Times Higher Education evaluated 17 indicators in its rankings:

• Teaching (the learning environment): 29.5% (teaching reputation: 15%, staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%, doctorate-to-bachelor鈥檚 ratio: 2%, doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 5.5% and institutional income: 2.5%)
• Research environment: 29% (research reputation: 18%, research income: 5.5% and research productivity: 5.5%)
• Research quality: 30% (citation impact: 15%, research strength: 5%, research excellence: 5% and research influence: 5%)
• International outlook: 7.5% (proportion of international students: 2.5%, proportion of international staff: 2.5% and international collaboration: 2.5%)
• Industry: 4% (industry income: 2% and patents: 2%)

Other rankings

东精影业 Mānoa also received these notable rankings:

• Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S., October 2, 2025
• U.S. News and World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings, September 23, 2025
• The Princeton Review鈥檚 2026 edition of “The Best 391 Colleges” guide, August 13, 2025
• 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation, July 24, 2025
• 2026 QS World University Rankings, June 19, 2025

For more information on rankings, see the .

The University of Hawaiʻi at M膩noa climbed 62 spots to No. 240 overall in the , released September 29. This year鈥檚 list included 584 universities nationwide, and 东精影业 M膩noa placed No. 97 among public universities.

东精影业 News story: Related Wall Street Journal: 东精影业 M膩noa is one of nation’s best colleges

As the flagship campus of the 10-campus 东精影业 system, the university received strong marks for diversity (84) and above-average scores in learning environment and student outcomes. 东精影业 M膩noa鈥檚 affordability was also highlighted, with an average net price of $13,181, a $31,504 value added to graduate salaries, and an estimated 1 year and 8 months for students to pay off the net price of their degree.

“This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff to supporting student success while advancing discovery and opportunity across Hawaiʻi,” said 东精影业 M膩noa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos. “Moving up in a national ranking like this is encouraging, but even more important to us are the student outcomes behind the numbers: stronger graduation rates, meaningful career preparation and the affordability that helps our graduates start their careers with less debt.”

The 2026 rankings incorporated survey responses from about 120,000 students and recent alumni.

Leading in research, innovation

While the WSJ rankings focus on student outcomes, learning environment and diversity, it does not account for research activity, an area in which 东精影业 M膩noa continues to excel.

The university brought in a record $570.4 million in extramural funding in fiscal year 2025 and was ranked No. 92 out of 660 research institutions in the U.S., according to released in January 2025.

The (UROP) further supports 东精影业 M膩noa鈥檚 mission by connecting students across disciplines with mentored research and creative projects.

National and global recognition

The WSJ ranking adds to a string of national and international accolades for 东精影业 M膩noa this year, including high marks in U.S. News and World Report, QS World University Rankings, The Princeton Review and recognition for innovation and global impact.