Tepper School Earns Top Marks in 2026 Niche Rankings

The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University has been recognized among the top business schools in the nation in the newly released 2026 Niche rankings.

Among the Best Colleges for Business, the Tepper School achieved a #6 national ranking and #2 in Pennsylvania.

These results highlight the Tepper School’s longstanding strengths at the intersection of business, technology, and analytics. The Tepper School continues to lead in data-informed decision-making and preparing graduates to meet the demands of an evolving business landscape.

The 2026 Niche rankings affirm the Tepper School’s position as a national leader in business education and reflect its commitment to academic excellence, faculty distinction, and the development of future business innovators.

Carnegie Mellon ranked highly across many categories including:

• #5 for Colleges with the Best Professors in America
• #15 among Best Colleges in America (Overall)
• #1 for Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
• #1 for Colleges with the Best Professors in Pennsylvania
• #2 for Best Colleges in Pennsylvania (Overall)
• #2 for Colleges with the Best Academics in Pennsylvania

Niche is a leading platform that helps students and families find the right schools by combining U.S. Department of Education data with millions of student and alumni reviews. Each year, Niche releases national and state rankings across categories such as academics, value, and campus life, making it one of the most widely referenced resources for college comparisons.

Visit Niche’s website to learn more about these rankings.