The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) continues to earn national recognition for its graduate programs, reflecting a commitment to academic excellence, innovation and impact. In the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, more than two dozen UT San Antonio graduate programs are recognized among the nation’s best.
“This recognition is a testament to the collaborative culture across UT San Antonio and our shared commitment to ensuring student success,” said Heather Trepal, PhD, vice provost for graduate and postdoctoral studies and dean of the UT San Antonio Graduate School. “As the university continues to grow and evolve, we see tremendous opportunity to further elevate graduate, postdoctoral and health professional training through interdisciplinary partnerships and innovative program development.”
Together with the health professional programs, the institution provides transdisciplinary academic programs with clinical and research strengths that prepare students to address complex healthcare challenges.
“This distinction reflects the quality of our academic environment and our intentional support for students and faculty. By aligning rigorous training and real-world experience, we are preparing students to make a lasting impact in their chosen fields and across the broader healthcare landscape,” said Jacqueline L. Mok, PhD, vice president for academic, faculty, and student affairs.
The 2026 Best Graduate Programs ranking recognized the following UT San Antonio schools, colleges and programs:
Carlos Alvarez College of Business
- Ranked 148 in Accounting
- Ranked 144 in Finance
- Ranked 78 in Management
- Ranked 55 in Real Estate
- Ranked 130 in Part-time MBA
College of AI, Cyber and Computing
- Ranked 115 in Best Computer Science Schools
- Ranked 107 in Business Analytics (for Data Analytics)
- Ranked 103 in Computer Engineering
- Ranked 91 in Statistics
College of Education and Human Development
- Ranked 117 in Best Education Schools
College for Health, Community and Policy
- Ranked 157 in Best Public Affairs Programs
College of Liberal and Fine Arts
- Ranked 143 in Best Fine Arts Programs
College of Sciences
- Ranked 142 in Biological Sciences
- Ranked 135 in Chemistry
- Ranked 148 in Physics
Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
- Ranked Tier 2* in Best Medical School: Research
- Ranked Tier 2* in Best Medical School: Primary Care
Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design
- Ranked 134 in Best Engineering Schools
- Ranked 89 in Biomedical Engineering / Bioengineering
- Ranked 115 in Chemical Engineering
- Ranked 103 in Civil Engineering
- Ranked 112 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications Engineering
- Ranked 96 in Environmental / Environmental Health Engineering
- Ranked 151 in Mechanical Engineering
School of Health Professions
- Ranked 87 in Physical Therapy
- Ranked 59 in Occupational Therapy
- Ranked 139 in Speech Language Pathology
School of Nursing
- Ranked 64 in Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Ranked 78 in Nurse Anesthesia
About U.S. News & World Report
The U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings evaluate programs using criteria such as research activity, faculty resources, student excellence and peer assessments.
Medical schools share a core mission; they often emphasize different institutional strengths. To reflect these differences, U.S. News Best Medical Schools rankings evaluates schools using two frameworks: Best Medical Schools: Research and Best Medical Schools: Primary Care. Both models consider faculty resources and the academic credentials of entering students. The research list emphasizes research productivity, while the primary care list focuses on graduates entering primary care fields. For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report uses the evaluative tiers instead of traditional ordinal rankings.
*The Tier 2 ranking indicates 50-84th percentile.
