Pace University continues to gain national recognition in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, with strong placements across law, nursing, business, and technology, underscoring the University’s commitment to preparing students for meaningful, in-demand careers.
Across a wide range of categories, Pace earned multiple Top 50 rankings and placed three programs among the top 20 percent nationally. At the same time, the University demonstrated meaningful year-over-year improvement in key academic areas, signaling continued momentum in disciplines aligned with workforce needs and global opportunity.
In the 2026 rankings, Pace earned multiple Top 50 placements, including a #1 national ranking in Environmental Law, and placed three programs among the top 20 percent nationwide.
Pace University’s presence across the 2026 rankings highlights its growing national competitiveness. Pace’s programs were recognized across multiple U.S. News & World Report lists, including Best Graduate Schools and Best Online Programs.
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law remains a standout. Pace continues to hold the #1 ranking in Environmental Law, reinforcing its longstanding leadership in sustainability and environmental advocacy. Haub Law also earned Top 50 placements in areas such as Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution, demonstrating strength across key areas of legal practice.
Beyond its top placements, Pace is gaining ground in several legal specialties. Constitutional Law saw a significant rise, climbing from #153 to #120—one of the most notable jumps in this year’s rankings. Additional improvements were seen in International Law (#67 to #56), Criminal Law (#118 to #109), and Tax Law (#82 to #75), along with smaller gains in Intellectual Property and Health Care Law.
These increases point to expanding strength across a broader range of legal disciplines, particularly those connected to policy, regulation, and global systems, building on Pace’s established leadership in Environmental Law.
Pace’s College of Health Professions also remains highly competitive. Its online master’s in nursing program is ranked #30 nationally out of more than 200 programs, placing it among the top in the country. The program also earned recognition for its support of veterans, reflecting Pace’s commitment to accessibility, flexibility, and serving diverse student populations. This recognition aligns with growing workforce demand in healthcare.
Pace continues to perform strongly in online graduate education, with nationally ranked programs in education, information technology, and criminal justice.
The Lubin School of Business also expanded its presence in the rankings, with several specialty programs newly recognized by U.S. News & World Report, including accounting, business analytics, finance, management, and marketing. While newly ranked, these programs represent growing national visibility in high-demand business fields.
In the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, the doctoral program in computer science improved in the rankings, reflecting continued investment in advanced technology education and research.
Taken together, the 2026 rankings reflect a clear trajectory: Pace is strengthening its position in programs that combine academic rigor with real-world application.
From law and nursing to business and technology, the University’s highest-performing and several fast-rising programs are those most closely aligned with evolving workforce needs. These results highlight not only areas of excellence, but also sustained progress across multiple disciplines.
For the Pace Community, this year’s rankings are both a point of pride and a signal of continued momentum, evidence of a university that is growing, adapting, and delivering outcomes that matter.
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