University of Arizona Eller College Earns Top Marks from U.S. News

Eight Eller programs ranked among the best on-ground graduate business programs in the country.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:15pm

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The Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, with eight of its graduate programs ranking among the top programs nationwide. Eller finished in the top 25 across multiple categories, including MIS, Business Analytics, Accounting, Marketing, Executive MBA, Finance, Part-Time MBA, and Best Business School.

Why it matters

These rankings cement Eller's reputation as a leading business school, offering students a wide range of highly-regarded graduate programs. The college's focus on interdisciplinary learning and preparing students for emerging markets has clearly resonated, as evidenced by this national recognition.

The details

Eller's top rankings include #6 public/#11 overall for Information Systems, #13 public/#25 overall for Business Analytics, #16 public/#35 overall for Accounting, #20 public/#37 overall for Marketing, #21 public/#39 overall for Executive Programs, #24 public/#46 overall for Finance, #32 public/#63 overall for Best Business Schools, and #40 public/#67 overall for Part-Time MBA programs.

  • The 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings were released on April 7, 2026.

The players

Eller College of Management

The business school at the University of Arizona, home to over 8,100 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate students, known for its innovative research, rigorous curriculum, distinguished faculty, and focus on entrepreneurship and social responsibility.

Karthik Kannan

The dean and Halle Chair in Leadership of the Eller College of Management, who stated that these rankings affirm the college's efforts to advance its reputation as a competitive and collegial business school.

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What they’re saying

“These rankings affirm our efforts to advance Eller's reputation as a competitive and collegial business school, offering students multiple programs recognized for their excellence.”

— Karthik Kannan, Dean and Halle Chair in Leadership, Eller College of Management

“To have even one highly ranked program is difficult to achieve, but to have cultivated multiple programs represented in the Top 25 among all public universities is exceptional.”

— Karthik Kannan, Dean and Halle Chair in Leadership, Eller College of Management

What’s next

The Eller College of Management will continue to build on this national recognition, focusing on further enhancing its programs, faculty, and student outcomes to maintain its position as a leading business school.

The takeaway

The Eller College of Management's strong performance across multiple graduate business program rankings demonstrates its commitment to providing students with a high-quality, interdisciplinary education that prepares them for success in both traditional and emerging industries.