U.S. News & World Report published last week its analysis of the best graduate school programs for 2026, offering both statewide and national rankings of programs in the business, education, engineering, law, medicine and nursing sectors, among others. Zeroing in on Texas universities, a familiar shade of burnt orange reigned supreme, taking top honors in five programs.
The University of Texas at Austin swept the competition in U.S. News & World Report’s state rankings, scoring No. 1 spots among Texas universities for its engineering, education, law, business and nursing programs. Elsewhere in Central Texas, San Marcos-based Texas State University cinched a No. 10 ranking for its nursing program, adding even more prowess to the region’s higher education scene.
On the national level, UT continued to dominate with Top 20 rankings in those same five programs. Both the Cockrell School of Engineering and the College of Education nabbed No. 6 rankings in their respective sectors, while the UT School of Law ranked No. 16 in the nation. UT’s School of Nursing and McCombs School of Business each came in hot with No. 18 slots when compared to national programs.
Looking back toward San Marcos, Texas State University’s nursing program ranked No. 144 when compared to countrywide competitors.
The full roundup of program rankings can be found on U.S. News & World Report’s website.