AUM graduate programs earn recognition in U.S. News’ 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings
Auburn University at Montgomery graduate programs in business and public administration earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, highlighting the university’s continued focus on excellence in graduate offerings.
AUM’s College of Business Master of Business Administration program ranked in the top 100 nationally, earning a No. 85 national placement in the publication’s management specialty rankings.
Within the College of Business, AUM’s graduate programs showed strength across multiple disciplines, with additional specialty recognition in information systems and accounting.
“AUM’s MBA program being ranked No. 85 by U.S. News & World Report is a meaningful recognition of the strength and momentum of our program,” said Daewoo Park, dean of the College of Business. “This achievement reflects the dedication of our faculty, the talent and drive of our students, and our commitment to delivering a rigorous and impactful business education. We are very proud of this milestone and even more excited about where we are headed.”
Students in AUM’s MBA program benefit from flexible learning options, with online, hybrid and campus-based courses available. Through the 10-course program, students develop knowledge and skills in accounting, marketing, finance, data analysis, information management, strategic analysis, business communication and personnel management.
AUM also earned recognition for its Master of Public Administration program in U.S. News’ 2026 Best Public Affairs Programs rankings. Housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences’ Department of Political Science and Public Administration, AUM’s MPA program prepares students for leadership roles in the nonprofit sector and for careers in local, state or federal government.
Each year, U.S. News & World Report evaluates graduate programs in disciplines such as business, education, engineering, law, medicine and nursing, along with specialty areas within those fields. The rankings are based on peer assessment surveys of academic leaders and, in some cases, additional quantitative measures such as placement scores, student-faculty ratios, job placement rates and other factors. For prospective students, the rankings serve as a resource when exploring graduate education options.
To view AUM’s graduate rankings or learn more about the methodology, visit the U.S. News & World Report website.
